Volvo XC90 vs BMW X6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · BMW X6
- Length194.8 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase117.5 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in
- Curb weight4,394 lb
- Width79.1 in
- BMW X6 width78.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X6 is 2.8 in shorter (194.8 in vs 192.0 in)
- Width: BMW X6 is 1.0 in narrower (79.1 in vs 78.1 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 3.4 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X6 is 506 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,900 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X6 is 506 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,900 lb)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 3.4 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 115.5 in)
- Length: BMW X6 is 2.8 in shorter (194.8 in vs 192.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X6 — BMW X6 is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for BMW X6
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X6 — BMW X6 is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X6 — Based on length × width (BMW X6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC90 | BMW X6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.8 in | 192.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 78.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 66.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 115.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 8.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,394 lb | 4,900 lb | 506 lb |
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