Spec Sizes

Volvo XC90 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length194.8 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase117.5 in
  • Ground clearance9.3 in
  • Curb weight4,394 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.1 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 3.5 in shorter (194.8 in vs 198.3 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in narrower (79.1 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 0.1 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 112.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 278 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,672 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 278 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,672 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 112.8 in)
  4. Length: Volvo XC90 is 3.5 in shorter (194.8 in vs 198.3 in)
  5. Width: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in narrower (79.1 in vs 78.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 0.2 in
  • More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90Ford ExplorerDifference
Length194.8 in198.3 in3.5 in
Width79.1 in78.9 in0.2 in
Height69.9 in70.0 in0.1 in
Wheelbase117.5 in112.8 in4.7 in
Ground clearance9.3 in8.1 in1.3 in
Curb weight4,394 lb4,672 lb278 lb

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