Volvo XC90 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Ford Explorer
- Length189.3 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in
- Curb weight4,665 lb – 4,753 lb
- Width76.2 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 2.7 in narrower (76.2 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 94 lb heavier (4,709 lb vs 4,616 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 7.8 in shorter (189.3 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Volvo XC90 is 2.7 in narrower (76.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 94 lb heavier (4,709 lb vs 4,616 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.5 in taller (70.2 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is narrower by 2.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC90 | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.3 in | 197.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 78.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 70.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 8.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,709 lb | 4,616 lb | 94 lb |
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