Volvo XC90 vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Mazda CX-9
- Length189.3 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in
- Curb weight4,667 lb – 4,753 lb
- Width76.2 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: essentially the same
- 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 273 lb heavier (4,710 lb vs 4,437 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 273 lb heavier (4,710 lb vs 4,437 lb)
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 10.9 in shorter (189.3 in vs 200.2 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)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
- 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 | Mazda CX-9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.3 in | 200.2 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 76.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 68.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 113.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 8.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,710 lb | 4,437 lb | 273 lb |
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