Contradictory dimensions!!

[jamesmogg]

I'm looking at getting a new car for the family, and the XC90 is right up there in the list, but im having a hard time with brochures and most specifically the dimensions.

Comparing the v70 and xc90 the figures on paper of boot volume are 840 and 615 respectively(5 seat configuration).

But when you look at the rest of the dimensions it makes no sense.

V70 load space dimension
1089x801x1434(lxHxW) totals=1.1 cubic meters

the XC 90

1255x799x1455(lxHxW) Totals=1.4cubic meters

The figures on paper suggest for the most boot space get a V70 but the dimensions say otherwise!

I know they measure with solid blocks so its not as simple as totalling the dimensions due to internal fixtures etc, but that difference is totally contradictory, the v70 boot is much larger on paper but the dimensions suggest the XC90 is much larger, certainly with a considerably longer load area.

What are peoples real world experience? especially also compared to the discovery?

cheers

james

[cosworthy2000]

I've had all 3, so.

V70 boot space is smaller than XC90 (in 5 seat config), you still get a reasonable boot in the XC90 with 7 seats up, enough for a double buggy and associated kiddie 'stuff'.

XC90 vs Discovery, not a great deal in it in 5 seat config, Disco is smaller in 7 seat config.

[jamesmogg]

Thats kinda what i thought, just looking at the figures it didnt seem to add up.

Cheers for the real world insight.

[tt82]

I'm pretty sure the official figures for boot space on estate body styles only measure to the load cover and not the actual roof.

[Mike 700]

I'm looking at getting a new car for the family, and the XC90 is right up there in the list, but im having a hard time with brochures and most specifically the dimensions.

Comparing the v70 and xc90 the figures on paper of boot volume are 840 and 615 respectively(5 seat configuration).

But when you look at the rest of the dimensions it makes no sense.

V70 load space dimension
1089x801x1434(lxHxW) totals=1.1 cubic meters

the XC 90

1255x799x1455(lxHxW) Totals=1.4cubic meters

The figures on paper suggest for the most boot space get a V70 but the dimensions say otherwise!

I know they measure with solid blocks so its not as simple as totalling the dimensions due to internal fixtures etc, but that difference is totally contradictory, the v70 boot is much larger on paper but the dimensions suggest the XC90 is much larger, certainly with a considerably longer load area.

What are peoples real world experience? especially also compared to the discovery?

cheers

james
Hi there,

I've had an XC70 and an XC90 and I can assure you that the boot in the 90 is the bigger of the two , and it is quite a reasonable size even with the 7 seats up.

Hope this helps.