Volvo XC90 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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
  • Ground clearance9.3 in
  • Curb weight4,751 lb – 4,836 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.7 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 7.8 in shorter (189.3 in vs 197.1 in)
  • Width: Volvo XC90 is 4.2 in narrower (74.7 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 0.5 in taller (70.2 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 149 lb heavier (4,794 lb vs 4,645 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.0 in)
  2. Width: Volvo XC90 is 4.2 in narrower (74.7 in vs 78.9 in)
  3. Length: Volvo XC90 is 7.8 in shorter (189.3 in vs 197.1 in)
  4. Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 149 lb heavier (4,794 lb vs 4,645 lb)
  5. Height: Ford Explorer is 0.5 in taller (70.2 in vs 70.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 is narrower by 4.2 in
  • More ground clearanceVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90Ford ExplorerDifference
Length189.3 in197.1 in7.8 in
Width74.7 in78.9 in4.2 in
Height70.2 in70.7 in0.5 in
Wheelbase112.6 in112.6 in0.0 in
Ground clearance9.3 in8.0 in1.4 in
Curb weight4,794 lb4,645 lb149 lb

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