BMW X5 vs Volvo XC90 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. BMW X5 · Volvo XC90
- Length191.1 in – 192.4 in
- Height68.5 in – 69.4 in
- Wheelbase115.5 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,680 lb – 5,150 lb
- Width76.1 in – 76.3 in
- Volvo XC90 width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 2.4 in shorter (191.8 in vs 189.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.3 in taller (69.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 206 lb heavier (4,915 lb vs 4,709 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 206 lb heavier (4,915 lb vs 4,709 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (115.5 in vs 112.6 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.3 in taller (69.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 2.4 in shorter (191.8 in vs 189.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for BMW X5 · garage fit for Volvo XC90
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X5 | Volvo XC90 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.8 in | 189.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 76.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 69.0 in | 70.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 112.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 9.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,915 lb | 4,709 lb | 206 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 191.1 in – 192.4 in).
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