Short answer: the Volvo XC90 (2015) is bigger — it is 12.9 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 0.8 cm lower than the Volvo XC90 (2002).

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Volvo XC90 vs Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 (2015) Second generation · 2015 · SUVVolvo XC90 (2002) First generation · 2002 · SUValigned at front bumper + ground · same scale
Volvo XC90 (2015) · 495 cmVolvo XC90 (2002) · 482.1 cm Volvo XC90 (2015) · 177.6 cmVolvo XC90 (2002) · 178.4 cm
Volvo XC90 Second generation2015–present · SUV
Length495 cm16 ft 3 in4,950 mm12.9 cm longervaries by version
Width192.3 cm6 ft 4 in1,923 mm1.4 cm widervaries by version
Width incl. mirrors—no data
Height177.6 cm5 ft 10 in1,776 mm0.8 cm lower
Wheelbase298.4 cm9 ft 9 in2,984 mm12.7 cm longer wheelbase
Ground clearance—no data
Boot (seats up)—no data
Boot (seats folded)—no data
Weight2,078–2,343 kg58 kg heavier
Volvo XC90 First generation2002–2014 · SUV
Length482.1 cm15 ft 10 in4,821 mm12.9 cm shortervaries by version
Width190.9 cm6 ft 3 in1,909 mm1.4 cm narrowervaries by version
Width incl. mirrors—no data
Height178.4 cm5 ft 10 in1,784 mm0.8 cm taller
Wheelbase285.7 cm9 ft 4 in2,857 mm12.7 cm shorter wheelbase
Ground clearance—no data
Boot (seats up)—no data
Boot (seats folded)—no data
Weight2,020–2,160 kg58 kg lighter

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 XC90 (2015) vs Volvo XC90 (2002): the differences

Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage

CarParking bay 4.8 × 2.4 mSingle garage, 7 ft door
Volvo XC90 (2015)Doesn't fitDoesn't fitcheck my garage
Volvo XC90 (2002)Doesn't fitDoesn't fitcheck 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 XC90 (2015) · Volvo XC90 (2002). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.

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