Volvo XC90 vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Acura MDX
- Length194.8 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase117.5 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in
- Curb weight4,394 lb
- Width79.1 in
- Acura MDX width77.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 1.4 in shorter (194.8 in vs 196.2 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.9 in narrower (79.1 in vs 77.2 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 2.5 in taller (69.9 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 3.7 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 248 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,147 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 3.7 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 248 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,147 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 111.0 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 2.5 in taller (69.9 in vs 67.4 in)
- Width: Acura MDX is 1.9 in narrower (79.1 in vs 77.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Acura MDX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura MDX — Acura MDX is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 3.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC90 | Acura MDX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.8 in | 196.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 77.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 67.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 111.0 in | 6.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 5.6 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,394 lb | 4,147 lb | 248 lb |
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