Spec Sizes

Ford Escape vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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
  • Height67.8 in – 67.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in
  • Curb weight3,268 lb – 3,477 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.1 in
  • Honda Element width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Element is 4.8 in shorter (174.7 in vs 169.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Height: Honda Element is 2.6 in taller (67.8 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.4 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Element is 206 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,578 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Honda Element is 206 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,578 lb)
  3. Height: Honda Element is 2.6 in taller (67.8 in vs 70.4 in)
  4. Length: Honda Element is 4.8 in shorter (174.7 in vs 169.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.4 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 0.5 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeHonda ElementDifference
Length174.7 in169.9 in4.8 in
Width71.1 in71.6 in0.5 in
Height67.8 in70.4 in2.6 in
Wheelbase103.1 in101.4 in1.7 in
Ground clearance8.0 in6.9 in1.1 in
Curb weight3,373 lb3,578 lb206 lb

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