Ford Explorer vs Volvo XC90 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Volvo XC90
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,557 lb – 4,732 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Volvo XC90 width74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 7.8 in shorter (197.1 in vs 189.3 in)
- Width: Volvo XC90 is 4.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.7 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.5 in taller (70.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 149 lb heavier (4,645 lb vs 4,794 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.3 in)
- Width: Volvo XC90 is 4.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 74.7 in)
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 7.8 in shorter (197.1 in vs 189.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 149 lb heavier (4,645 lb vs 4,794 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.5 in taller (70.7 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Volvo XC90
- Narrower for tight parkingVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is narrower by 4.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Volvo XC90 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 189.3 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 70.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,645 lb | 4,794 lb | 149 lb |
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