Volvo XC40 vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC40 · Subaru Crosstrek
- Length174.2 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight3,627 lb – 3,840 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 2.3 in shorter (174.2 in vs 176.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.7 in narrower (73.7 in vs 71.0 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 1.7 in taller (65.3 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 104.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 526 lb heavier (3,734 lb vs 3,208 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 526 lb heavier (3,734 lb vs 3,208 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.7 in narrower (73.7 in vs 71.0 in)
- Height: Volvo XC40 is 1.7 in taller (65.3 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 104.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC40 · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 2.7 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
| Spec | Volvo XC40 | Subaru Crosstrek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.2 in | 176.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 63.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,734 lb | 3,208 lb | 526 lb |
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