Volvo XC90 vs BMW X7 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · BMW X7
- Length194.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase117.5 in
- Ground clearance9.4 in
- Curb weight4,394 lb
- Width79.1 in
- BMW X7 width78.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 8.4 in shorter (194.9 in vs 203.3 in)
- Width: BMW X7 is 0.4 in narrower (79.1 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 1,122 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 5,516 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X7 is 1,122 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 5,516 lb)
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 8.4 in shorter (194.9 in vs 203.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X7 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 122.2 in)
- Height: BMW X7 is 1.2 in taller (69.9 in vs 71.1 in)
- Width: BMW X7 is 0.4 in narrower (79.1 in vs 78.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for BMW X7
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X7 — BMW X7 is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC90 | BMW X7 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 203.3 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 78.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 71.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 122.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,394 lb | 5,516 lb | 1,122 lb |
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