Volvo XC90 Specs

Since 2003 the XC90 has grown 6.7″ in length and gained 245 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2003–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Volvo XC90 is 195.7″ long, 79.1″ wide and 70.1″ tall on a 117.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,755 lb. At 16.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Volvo XC90 generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2016, when the new car was 5.9″ longer than the 2003–2015 one.

FIG.01·Volvo XC90 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2003–2015189″74.8″70.1″112.6″4,511 lb
2016–2026194.9″79.1″70.1″117.3″6,063 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

XC90 year by year

FIG.02·Volvo XC90 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026195.7″79.1″117.3″4,755 lb2
2025194.9″79.1″117.3″4,810 lb2
2024194.9″79.1″117.3″4,810 lb2
2023194.9″79.1″117.3″4,810 lb2
2022194.9″79.1″117.3″4,810 lb2
2021194.9″79.1″117.3″4,810 lb2
2020194.9″79.1″117.3″4,641 lb4
2019194.9″79.1″117.3″4,641 lb4
2018194.9″79.1″117.3″4,641 lb4
2017194.9″79.1″117.3″4,641 lb4
2016194.9″79.1″117.3″6,063 lb1
2015189″74.8″112.6″4,762 lb1
2014189″74.8″112.6″4,762 lb1
2013189″74.8″112.6″4,762 lb1
2012189″74.8″112.6″4,542 lb1
2011189″74.8″112.6″4,542 lb1
2010189″74.8″112.6″4,705 lb2
2009189″74.8″112.6″4,705 lb2
2008189″74.8″112.6″4,705 lb2
2007189″74.8″112.6″4,433 lb2
2006189″74.8″112.6″4,493 lb2
2005189″74.8″112.6″4,429 lb3
2004189″74.8″112.6″4,511 lb1
2003189″74.8″112.6″4,511 lb1
ROWS 24·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

XC90 on the used market

In 1,087 XC90 listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2016–2026 car is the most common: 612 of them (56%), at an average asking price of $25,006. ForCar visitors have decoded 216 XC90 VINs; the most checked model years are 2016, 2022 and 2026.

FIG.05·Volvo XC90 generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2016–202661256%$25,00685,904 mi
2003–201547544%$4,266167,569 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a XC90 fit

FIG.02·Volvo XC90 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.3 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.3 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 917 cars within 10″ of its length, the XC90 is heavier than 83% and wider than 93%.

FIG.03·Volvo XC90 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 917 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width79.1″74″+5.1″
Wheelbase117.3″113″+4.3″
Curb weight4,755 lb4,072 lb+683 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

XC90 against its rivals

Next to the Toyota Highlander, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer, the XC90 is the widest of the four.

FIG.04·Volvo XC90 against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Volvo XC90 (this car)2026195.7″79.1″4,755 lb
Toyota Highlander2026194.9″76″4,370 lb
Jeep Grand Cherokee2026193.3″77.6″5,007 lb
Ford Explorer2026198.8″78.7″4,713 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 XC90 bigger than the 2025?

Yes: the 2026 model is 0.8″ longer and 55 lb lighter.

Which is bigger, the XC90 or the Toyota Highlander?

The 2026 Toyota Highlander is 0.8″ shorter and 385 lb lighter than the 2026 XC90.

How much does a used XC90 cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,266 for the 2003–2015 car to $25,006 for the 2016–2026 one, across 1,087 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 24 XC90 model years, 2003 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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