Spec Sizes

Volvo XC90 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length188.9 in
  • Height70.2 in
  • Wheelbase112.6 in
  • Curb weight4,330 lb – 4,610 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.7 in
  • Ford Explorer width72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 0.6 in shorter (188.9 in vs 189.5 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 2.6 in narrower (74.7 in vs 72.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 1.2 in taller (70.2 in vs 71.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 77 lb heavier (4,470 lb vs 4,393 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Ford Explorer is 2.6 in narrower (74.7 in vs 72.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 77 lb heavier (4,470 lb vs 4,393 lb)
  3. Height: Ford Explorer is 1.2 in taller (70.2 in vs 71.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 113.8 in)
  5. Length: Volvo XC90 is 0.6 in shorter (188.9 in vs 189.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90Ford ExplorerDifference
Length188.9 in189.5 in0.6 in
Width74.7 in72.1 in2.6 in
Height70.2 in71.4 in1.2 in
Wheelbase112.6 in113.8 in1.2 in
Curb weight4,470 lb4,393 lb77 lb

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