Dodge Nitro vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Honda Element
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,932 lb – 4,161 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Honda Element width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 8.8 in shorter (178.9 in vs 170.1 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.6 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 540 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,507 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 540 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,507 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 101.4 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 8.8 in shorter (178.9 in vs 170.1 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.6 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 170.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 71.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 70.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 101.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,047 lb | 3,507 lb | 540 lb |
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