Volvo XC90 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Ford Explorer
- Length194.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase117.5 in
- Ground clearance9.4 in
- Curb weight4,394 lb
- Width79.1 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 3.9 in shorter (194.9 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in narrower (79.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.2 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 119.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 142 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 142 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,536 lb)
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 3.9 in shorter (194.9 in vs 198.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 119.1 in)
- 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 3.9 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
| Spec | Volvo XC90 | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 198.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 78.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 119.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | 8.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,394 lb | 4,536 lb | 142 lb |
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