Chevrolet Trax vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Trax · Honda Element
- Length167.2 in
- Height65.9 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,048 lb – 3,340 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 2.7 in shorter (167.2 in vs 169.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.7 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.5 in taller (65.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 101.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Element has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 384 lb heavier (3,194 lb vs 3,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 384 lb heavier (3,194 lb vs 3,578 lb)
- Ground clearance: Honda Element has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 6.9 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.5 in taller (65.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.7 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.6 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 2.7 in shorter (167.2 in vs 169.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Trax · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Element — Honda Element has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Trax — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Trax)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Trax | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.2 in | 169.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 70.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 101.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 6.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,194 lb | 3,578 lb | 384 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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