Vehicles
Will a Volvo 240 (1974) fit in a parking space?
Outside the space
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+0.69 m
width left over
-0.08 m
length left over
| Width (mirrors out) | 1.71 m |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.88 m |
| Turning circle | 9.8 m |
| Body type | Saloon |
The 1974 Volvo 240 measures 4.88 m long and 1.71 m wide (including door mirrors). A standard UK parking bay is 2.4 m wide by 4.8 m long, so here's how it stacks up.
At these dimensions it sits outside a standard bay — it's 0.08 m longer than the bay. Expect some overhang, which is usually fine in open or end bays but can be a problem where the space backs onto a wall, walkway or another row.
Its turning circle is 9.8 m (kerb to kerb) — tight, which makes slotting into a bay and manoeuvring in car parks noticeably easier.
Source: manufacturer data (recorded 2025-04-08).