BMW X1 vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Volvo XC40
- Length175.5 in
- Height62.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight3,554 lb – 3,713 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volvo XC40 width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 1.3 in shorter (175.5 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 2.4 in taller (62.9 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 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 56 lb heavier (3,634 lb vs 3,690 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.3 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 2.4 in taller (62.9 in vs 65.3 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 56 lb heavier (3,634 lb vs 3,690 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 1.3 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Volvo XC40
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.5 in | 174.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 62.9 in | 65.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 8.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,634 lb | 3,690 lb | 56 lb |
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