Spec Sizes

Volvo XC90 vs BMW X6 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · BMW X6

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 weight4,751 lb – 4,836 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.7 in
  • BMW X6 width78.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 2.8 in shorter (189.3 in vs 192.1 in)
  • Width: Volvo XC90 is 3.4 in narrower (74.7 in vs 78.1 in)
  • Height: Volvo XC90 is 3.7 in taller (70.2 in vs 66.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X6 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 115.5 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X6 is 211 lb heavier (4,794 lb vs 5,005 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Volvo XC90 is 3.7 in taller (70.2 in vs 66.5 in)
  2. Width: Volvo XC90 is 3.4 in narrower (74.7 in vs 78.1 in)
  3. Curb weight: BMW X6 is 211 lb heavier (4,794 lb vs 5,005 lb)
  4. Wheelbase: BMW X6 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 115.5 in)
  5. Length: Volvo XC90 is 2.8 in shorter (189.3 in vs 192.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for BMW X6
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is narrower by 3.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90BMW X6Difference
Length189.3 in192.1 in2.8 in
Width74.7 in78.1 in3.4 in
Height70.2 in66.5 in3.7 in
Wheelbase112.6 in115.5 in2.9 in
Ground clearance9.3 in——
Curb weight4,794 lb5,005 lb211 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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