Volvo XC90 vs Audi Q7 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Audi Q7

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

Side view
  • Length189.3 in
  • Height70.2 in
  • Wheelbase112.6 in
  • Ground clearance9.3 in
  • Curb weight4,667 lb – 4,753 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.2 in
  • Audi Q7 width78.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 11.0 in shorter (189.3 in vs 200.3 in)
  • Width: Volvo XC90 is 1.9 in narrower (76.2 in vs 78.1 in)
  • Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.8 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 670 lb heavier (4,710 lb vs 5,380 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 670 lb heavier (4,710 lb vs 5,380 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.7 in)
  3. Length: Volvo XC90 is 11.0 in shorter (189.3 in vs 200.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 118.2 in)
  5. Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.8 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 is shorter by 11.0 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Audi Q7
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 is narrower by 1.9 in
  • More ground clearanceVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 has 0.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90Audi Q7Difference
Length189.3 in200.3 in11.0 in
Width76.2 in78.1 in1.9 in
Height70.2 in68.4 in1.8 in
Wheelbase112.6 in118.2 in5.6 in
Ground clearance9.3 in8.7 in0.6 in
Curb weight4,710 lb5,380 lb670 lb

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