Spec Sizes

Volvo XC90 vs Nissan Pathfinder Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Nissan Pathfinder

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

Side view
  • Length194.8 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase117.5 in
  • Ground clearance9.3 in
  • Curb weight4,394 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.1 in
  • Nissan Pathfinder width77.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 2.2 in shorter (194.8 in vs 197.0 in)
  • Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.2 in narrower (79.1 in vs 77.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.0 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 114.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 2.2 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 7.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 77 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,471 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 2.2 in more ground clearance (9.3 in vs 7.1 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 114.2 in)
  3. Curb weight: Nissan Pathfinder is 77 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,471 lb)
  4. Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.2 in narrower (79.1 in vs 77.9 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.0 in taller (69.9 in vs 70.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.2 in
  • More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 2.2 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90Nissan PathfinderDifference
Length194.8 in197.0 in2.2 in
Width79.1 in77.9 in1.2 in
Height69.9 in70.9 in1.0 in
Wheelbase117.5 in114.2 in3.3 in
Ground clearance9.3 in7.1 in2.2 in
Curb weight4,394 lb4,471 lb77 lb

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