Ford Escape vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Honda Element
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.8 in – 70.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,328 lb – 3,593 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 4.5 in shorter (174.7 in vs 170.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 1.0 in taller (68.9 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 109 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,570 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 109 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,570 lb)
- Length: Honda Element is 4.5 in shorter (174.7 in vs 170.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.4 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 1.0 in taller (68.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 170.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 70.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,461 lb | 3,570 lb | 109 lb |
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