Size comparison · drawn to scale
Land Rover Discovery L462 vs Volvo XC90 II: size comparison
- Length Discovery L462 20 mm0.8 in longer
- Height Discovery L462 71 mm3 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:24 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Dimensions and difference
The Discovery L462 is 20 mm0.8 in longer and 71 mm3 in taller than the XC90 II. Its wheelbase is 61 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Discovery L462 | XC90 II | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,970 mm16 ft 4 in16 ft 4 in4,970 mm | 4,950 mm16 ft 3 in16 ft 3 in4,950 mm | +20 mm+0.8 in +0.4% |
| Width | Not in our catalog yet | 1,923 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,923 mm | - |
| Height | 1,846 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,846 mm | 1,775 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,775 mm | +71 mm+3 in +4.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,923 mm9 ft 7 in9 ft 7 in2,923 mm | 2,984 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,984 mm | −61 mm−2 in −2.0% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 613 L21.6 cu ft21.6 cu ft613 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 2,232–2,517 kg4,921–5,549 lb4,921–5,549 lb2,232–2,517 kg | 1,998–2,170 kg4,405–4,784 lb4,405–4,784 lb1,998–2,170 kg | +234 kg+516 lb +11.7% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
XC90 II
- Single garage
- Tight 550 mm1 ft 10 in to spare in length, 539 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 50 mm2 in to spare in length, 289 mm11 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Land Rover Discovery L462 or the Volvo XC90 II?
The Land Rover Discovery L462 is the bigger car by length. The Discovery L462 is 20 mm longer and 71 mm taller than the XC90 II. Its wheelbase is 61 mm shorter.
Will the Land Rover Discovery L462 and the Volvo XC90 II fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volvo XC90 II fits, but it is tight to get out (550 mm to spare in length, 539 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

