Volvo XC90 vs Audi Q8 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Audi Q8

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

Side view
  • Length195.0 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase117.5 in
  • Ground clearance8.8 in
  • Curb weight4,497 lb – 4,522 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.7 in
  • Audi Q8 width78.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 1.6 in shorter (195.0 in vs 196.6 in)
  • Width: Volvo XC90 is 2.8 in narrower (75.7 in vs 78.5 in)
  • Height: Volvo XC90 is 2.7 in taller (69.9 in vs 67.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi Q8 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 117.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 3.0 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 5.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi Q8 is 462 lb heavier (4,510 lb vs 4,971 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 3.0 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 5.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Audi Q8 is 462 lb heavier (4,510 lb vs 4,971 lb)
  3. Height: Volvo XC90 is 2.7 in taller (69.9 in vs 67.2 in)
  4. Width: Volvo XC90 is 2.8 in narrower (75.7 in vs 78.5 in)
  5. Length: Volvo XC90 is 1.6 in shorter (195.0 in vs 196.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Audi Q8
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 is narrower by 2.8 in
  • More ground clearanceVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 has 3.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90Audi Q8Difference
Length195.0 in196.6 in1.6 in
Width75.7 in78.5 in2.8 in
Height69.9 in67.2 in2.7 in
Wheelbase117.5 in117.9 in0.4 in
Ground clearance8.8 in5.8 in3.0 in
Curb weight4,510 lb4,971 lb462 lb

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