Spec Sizes

Volvo XC90 vs Subaru Ascent Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Subaru Ascent

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

Side view
  • Length194.9 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase117.5 in
  • Ground clearance9.4 in
  • Curb weight4,394 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.1 in
  • Subaru Ascent width76.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volvo XC90 is 1.9 in shorter (194.9 in vs 196.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Ascent is 3.1 in narrower (79.1 in vs 76.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Ascent is 1.7 in taller (69.9 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 123 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,517 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.7 in)
  2. Width: Subaru Ascent is 3.1 in narrower (79.1 in vs 76.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 113.8 in)
  4. Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 123 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,517 lb)
  5. Height: Subaru Ascent is 1.7 in taller (69.9 in vs 71.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Subaru Ascent
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is narrower by 3.1 in
  • More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 0.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Ascent — Based on length × width (Subaru Ascent)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90Subaru AscentDifference
Length194.9 in196.8 in1.9 in
Width79.1 in76.0 in3.1 in
Height69.9 in71.6 in1.7 in
Wheelbase117.5 in113.8 in3.7 in
Ground clearance9.4 in8.7 in0.7 in
Curb weight4,394 lb4,517 lb123 lb

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