Volvo XC40 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC40 · BMW X1
- Length174.2 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight3,627 lb – 3,840 lb
- Width73.7 in
- BMW X1 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 3.0 in shorter (174.2 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 0.7 in taller (65.3 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 17 lb heavier (3,734 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 3.0 in shorter (174.2 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 0.7 in taller (65.3 in vs 64.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 17 lb heavier (3,734 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC40 · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC40 | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.2 in | 177.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 64.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,734 lb | 3,750 lb | 17 lb |
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