Ford Explorer vs Volvo XC90 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Volvo XC90
- Length198.8 in
- Height69.9 in – 70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Volvo XC90 width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 3.9 in shorter (198.8 in vs 194.9 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in taller (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 117.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 142 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 4,394 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 9.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 142 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 4,394 lb)
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 3.9 in shorter (198.8 in vs 194.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 117.5 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 79.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Volvo XC90
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Volvo XC90 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 194.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 79.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 117.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 9.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,536 lb | 4,394 lb | 142 lb |
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