BMW X1 vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Volvo XC40
- Length177.2 in
- Height64.6 in
- Wheelbase106.0 in
- Curb weight3,750 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Volvo XC40 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 3.0 in shorter (177.2 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.1 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 0.7 in taller (64.6 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 17 lb heavier (3,750 lb vs 3,734 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 3.0 in shorter (177.2 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.1 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 0.7 in taller (64.6 in vs 65.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 17 lb heavier (3,750 lb vs 3,734 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Volvo XC40
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 174.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 65.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 106.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,750 lb | 3,734 lb | 17 lb |
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