Spec Sizes

Volvo XC90 vs BMW X7 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · BMW X7

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
  • BMW X7 width78.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 8.3 in shorter (195.0 in vs 203.3 in)
  • Width: Volvo XC90 is 3.0 in narrower (75.7 in vs 78.7 in)
  • Height: BMW X7 is 1.2 in taller (69.9 in vs 71.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X7 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 122.2 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X7 is 1,006 lb heavier (4,510 lb vs 5,516 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X7 is 1,006 lb heavier (4,510 lb vs 5,516 lb)
  2. Length: Volvo XC90 is 8.3 in shorter (195.0 in vs 203.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: BMW X7 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 122.2 in)
  4. Width: Volvo XC90 is 3.0 in narrower (75.7 in vs 78.7 in)
  5. Height: BMW X7 is 1.2 in taller (69.9 in vs 71.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for BMW X7
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90BMW X7Difference
Length195.0 in203.3 in8.3 in
Width75.7 in78.7 in3.0 in
Height69.9 in71.1 in1.2 in
Wheelbase117.5 in122.2 in4.7 in
Ground clearance8.8 in——
Curb weight4,510 lb5,516 lb1,006 lb

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