Spec Sizes

Volvo XC90 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length195.0 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase117.5 in
  • Ground clearance8.8 in
  • Curb weight4,497 lb – 4,522 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.7 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 3.8 in shorter (195.0 in vs 198.8 in)
  • Width: Volvo XC90 is 3.2 in narrower (75.7 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 0.3 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 119.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 201 lb heavier (4,510 lb vs 4,711 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 201 lb heavier (4,510 lb vs 4,711 lb)
  3. Width: Volvo XC90 is 3.2 in narrower (75.7 in vs 78.9 in)
  4. Length: Volvo XC90 is 3.8 in shorter (195.0 in vs 198.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 119.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is narrower by 3.2 in
  • More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 0.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90Ford ExplorerDifference
Length195.0 in198.8 in3.8 in
Width75.7 in78.9 in3.2 in
Height69.9 in70.2 in0.3 in
Wheelbase117.5 in119.1 in1.6 in
Ground clearance8.8 in8.2 in0.6 in
Curb weight4,510 lb4,711 lb201 lb

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