Acura MDX vs Volvo XC90 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Volvo XC90
- Length193.6 in
- Height67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,960 lb – 4,195 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Volvo XC90 width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 1.2 in shorter (193.6 in vs 194.8 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.9 in narrower (77.2 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 2.3 in taller (67.6 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 117.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 2.0 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 317 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 4,394 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 2.0 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 317 lb heavier (4,078 lb vs 4,394 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 117.5 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 2.3 in taller (67.6 in vs 69.9 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.9 in narrower (77.2 in vs 79.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Volvo XC90
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Volvo XC90 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 194.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 79.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 67.6 in | 69.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 117.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 9.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,078 lb | 4,394 lb | 317 lb |
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