Spec Sizes

Subaru Crosstrek vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · Volvo XC40

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

Side view
  • Length175.8 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase104.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,117 lb – 3,263 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.0 in
  • Volvo XC40 width73.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC40 is 1.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 174.2 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.3 in narrower (71.0 in vs 73.3 in)
  • Height: Volvo XC40 is 1.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 65.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 106.4 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 500 lb heavier (3,190 lb vs 3,690 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 500 lb heavier (3,190 lb vs 3,690 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.3 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.3 in narrower (71.0 in vs 73.3 in)
  4. Height: Volvo XC40 is 1.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 65.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 106.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for Volvo XC40
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 2.3 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru CrosstrekVolvo XC40Difference
Length175.8 in174.2 in1.6 in
Width71.0 in73.3 in2.3 in
Height63.6 in65.3 in1.7 in
Wheelbase104.9 in106.4 in1.5 in
Ground clearance8.7 in8.3 in0.4 in
Curb weight3,190 lb3,690 lb500 lb

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