Nissan Frontier vs Volvo XC90 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Nissan Frontier · Volvo XC90
- Length205.5 in – 219.4 in
- Height68.7 in – 70.1 in
- Wheelbase125.9 in – 139.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 10.1 in
- Curb weight3,708 lb – 4,725 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Volvo XC90 width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 23.1 in shorter (212.4 in vs 189.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 3.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 0.8 in taller (69.4 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 20.3 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Frontier has 0.1 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 493 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 4,709 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Frontier has a 20.3 in longer wheelbase (132.9 in vs 112.6 in)
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 23.1 in shorter (212.4 in vs 189.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 493 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 4,709 lb)
- Width: Nissan Frontier is 3.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 0.8 in taller (69.4 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 23.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Frontier · garage fit for Volvo XC90
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Frontier — Nissan Frontier has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Frontier | Volvo XC90 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.4 in | 189.3 in | 23.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 76.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 70.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 132.9 in | 112.6 in | 20.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | 9.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,217 lb | 4,709 lb | 493 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 205.5 in – 219.4 in).
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