Spec Sizes

Kia Sorento vs Volvo XC90 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Volvo XC90

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.8 in
  • Height68.1 in – 71.3 in
  • Wheelbase106.7 in
  • Curb weight4,149 lb – 4,387 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.3 in – 74.2 in
  • Volvo XC90 width74.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Sorento is 9.1 in shorter (179.8 in vs 188.9 in)
  • Width: Kia Sorento is 1.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 74.7 in)
  • Height: Volvo XC90 is 0.5 in taller (69.7 in vs 70.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 112.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 417 lb heavier (4,268 lb vs 4,685 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 417 lb heavier (4,268 lb vs 4,685 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 112.6 in)
  3. Length: Kia Sorento is 9.1 in shorter (179.8 in vs 188.9 in)
  4. Width: Kia Sorento is 1.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 74.7 in)
  5. Height: Volvo XC90 is 0.5 in taller (69.7 in vs 70.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Volvo XC90
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SorentoVolvo XC90Difference
Length179.8 in188.9 in9.1 in
Width73.8 in74.7 in1.0 in
Height69.7 in70.2 in0.5 in
Wheelbase106.7 in112.6 in5.9 in
Curb weight4,268 lb4,685 lb417 lb

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