Spec Sizes

Volvo XC90 vs Nissan Murano Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Nissan Murano

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 weight4,667 lb – 4,753 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.2 in
  • Nissan Murano width74.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 0.6 in shorter (189.3 in vs 189.9 in)
  • Width: Nissan Murano is 2.1 in narrower (76.2 in vs 74.1 in)
  • Height: Volvo XC90 is 3.2 in taller (70.2 in vs 67.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 2.4 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 6.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 708 lb heavier (4,710 lb vs 4,002 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 2.4 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 6.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 708 lb heavier (4,710 lb vs 4,002 lb)
  3. Height: Volvo XC90 is 3.2 in taller (70.2 in vs 67.0 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Murano is 2.1 in narrower (76.2 in vs 74.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 111.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Nissan Murano
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Murano — Nissan Murano is narrower by 2.1 in
  • More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 2.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Murano — Based on length × width (Nissan Murano)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90Nissan MuranoDifference
Length189.3 in189.9 in0.6 in
Width76.2 in74.1 in2.1 in
Height70.2 in67.0 in3.2 in
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in1.4 in
Ground clearance9.3 in6.9 in2.4 in
Curb weight4,710 lb4,002 lb708 lb

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