Short answer: the Volvo XC90 (2015) is bigger — it is 52.5 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 12.4 cm taller than the Volvo XC40 (2017).
Volvo XC40 vs Volvo XC90
Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.
Volvo XC40 (2017) vs Volvo XC90 (2015): the differences
- The Volvo XC40 (2017) is 52.5 cm shorter, 6 cm narrower and 12.4 cm lower than the Volvo XC90 (2015).
- Its wheelbase is 270.2 cm against 298.4 cm (28.2 cm shorter).
- The Volvo XC40 (2017) weighs from 1,497 kg and the Volvo XC90 (2015) from 2,078 kg — about 581 kg lighter.
- Some figures vary by version; see each car’s page for the exact source and variant.
Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage
| Car | Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m | Single garage, 7 ft door | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC40 (2017) | Fits, but tight | Fits, but tight | check my garage |
| Volvo XC90 (2015) | Doesn't fit | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
See the full specifications and sources: Volvo XC40 (2017) · Volvo XC90 (2015). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.