Volvo XC90 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length189.3 in
  • Height70.2 in
  • Wheelbase112.6 in
  • Curb weight4,751 lb – 4,836 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.7 in
  • Ford Explorer width73.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 4.1 in shorter (189.3 in vs 193.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 1.0 in narrower (74.7 in vs 73.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in taller (70.2 in vs 71.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 113.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 248 lb heavier (4,794 lb vs 4,546 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 248 lb heavier (4,794 lb vs 4,546 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Explorer is 1.7 in taller (70.2 in vs 71.9 in)
  3. Length: Volvo XC90 is 4.1 in shorter (189.3 in vs 193.4 in)
  4. Width: Ford Explorer is 1.0 in narrower (74.7 in vs 73.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 113.7 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90Ford ExplorerDifference
Length189.3 in193.4 in4.1 in
Width74.7 in73.7 in1.0 in
Height70.2 in71.9 in1.7 in
Wheelbase112.6 in113.7 in1.1 in
Curb weight4,794 lb4,546 lb248 lb

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