Ford Escape vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Honda Element
- Length174.9 in
- Height69.7 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,156 lb – 3,463 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Honda Element width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 4.8 in shorter (174.9 in vs 170.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 0.3 in taller (69.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 197 lb heavier (3,310 lb vs 3,507 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 197 lb heavier (3,310 lb vs 3,507 lb)
- Length: Honda Element is 4.8 in shorter (174.9 in vs 170.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.4 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 0.3 in taller (69.7 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.9 in | 170.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 70.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,310 lb | 3,507 lb | 197 lb |
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