Volvo XC90 vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Mazda CX-9

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
  • Mazda CX-9 width76.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 10.9 in shorter (189.3 in vs 200.2 in)
  • Width: Volvo XC90 is 1.5 in narrower (74.7 in vs 76.2 in)
  • Height: Volvo XC90 is 2.2 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 113.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 356 lb heavier (4,794 lb vs 4,438 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 356 lb heavier (4,794 lb vs 4,438 lb)
  3. Length: Volvo XC90 is 10.9 in shorter (189.3 in vs 200.2 in)
  4. Height: Volvo XC90 is 2.2 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.0 in)
  5. Width: Volvo XC90 is 1.5 in narrower (74.7 in vs 76.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 is narrower by 1.5 in
  • More ground clearanceVolvo XC90Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC90Based on length × width (Volvo XC90)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90Mazda CX-9Difference
Length189.3 in200.2 in10.9 in
Width74.7 in76.2 in1.5 in
Height70.2 in68.0 in2.2 in
Wheelbase112.6 in113.2 in0.6 in
Ground clearance9.3 in8.0 in1.3 in
Curb weight4,794 lb4,438 lb356 lb

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