Volvo XC40 vs BMW X2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC40 · BMW X2
- Length174.2 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight3,574 lb – 3,805 lb
- Width73.3 in
- BMW X2 width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X2 is 2.0 in shorter (174.2 in vs 172.2 in)
- Width: BMW X2 is 1.5 in narrower (73.3 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 5.2 in taller (65.3 in vs 60.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 80 lb heavier (3,690 lb vs 3,610 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.0 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 5.2 in taller (65.3 in vs 60.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 80 lb heavier (3,690 lb vs 3,610 lb)
- Width: BMW X2 is 1.5 in narrower (73.3 in vs 71.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X2 — BMW X2 is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC40 · garage fit for BMW X2
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X2 — BMW X2 is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X2 — Based on length × width (BMW X2)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC40 | BMW X2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.2 in | 172.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 71.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 60.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,690 lb | 3,610 lb | 80 lb |
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