Spec Sizes

Ford Escape vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Honda Element

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.7 in
  • Height67.7 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,272 lb – 3,547 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.1 in
  • Honda Element width71.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Element is 4.6 in shorter (174.7 in vs 170.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 0.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.5 in)
  • Height: Honda Element is 2.3 in taller (67.7 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 97 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 3,507 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Honda Element is 2.3 in taller (67.7 in vs 70.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Honda Element is 97 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 3,507 lb)
  3. Length: Honda Element is 4.6 in shorter (174.7 in vs 170.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.4 in)
  5. Width: Ford Escape is 0.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Honda Element
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeHonda ElementDifference
Length174.7 in170.1 in4.6 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in0.4 in
Height67.7 in70.0 in2.3 in
Wheelbase103.1 in101.4 in1.7 in
Ground clearance—6.6 in—
Curb weight3,410 lb3,507 lb97 lb

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