Volvo XC90 vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Nissan Pathfinder
- Length189.3 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance9.3 in
- Curb weight4,667 lb – 4,753 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Nissan Pathfinder width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 3.0 in shorter (189.3 in vs 192.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.4 in narrower (76.2 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.1 in taller (70.2 in vs 72.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 21 lb heavier (4,710 lb vs 4,731 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.4 in narrower (76.2 in vs 72.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 9.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.1 in taller (70.2 in vs 72.3 in)
- Length: Volvo XC90 is 3.0 in shorter (189.3 in vs 192.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 21 lb heavier (4,710 lb vs 4,731 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Pathfinder — Based on length × width (Nissan Pathfinder)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC90 | Nissan Pathfinder | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.3 in | 192.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 72.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 72.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 9.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,710 lb | 4,731 lb | 21 lb |
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