BMW X1 vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Volvo XC40
- Length174.8 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,660 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volvo XC40 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 0.6 in shorter (174.8 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 2.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 1.8 in taller (63.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 74 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,734 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.3 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 1.8 in taller (63.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 2.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 74 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,734 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Volvo XC40
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 174.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 65.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,660 lb | 3,734 lb | 74 lb |
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