Volvo XC90 vs BMW X6 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · BMW X6

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

Side view
  • Length194.8 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase117.5 in
  • Ground clearance9.3 in
  • Curb weight4,394 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X6 is 506 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,900 lb)
  3. Height: Volvo XC90 is 3.4 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 115.5 in)
  5. Length: BMW X6 is 2.8 in shorter (194.8 in vs 192.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X6BMW X6 is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for BMW X6
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X6BMW X6 is narrower by 1.0 in
  • More ground clearanceVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 has 1.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X6Based on length × width (BMW X6)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90BMW X6Difference
Length194.8 in192.0 in2.8 in
Width79.1 in78.1 in1.0 in
Height69.9 in66.5 in3.4 in
Wheelbase117.5 in115.5 in2.0 in
Ground clearance9.3 in8.3 in1.0 in
Curb weight4,394 lb4,900 lb506 lb

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