Honda CR-V vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Honda Element
- Length178.6 in
- Height66.2 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,201 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width70.2 in
- Honda Element width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 12.1 in shorter (178.6 in vs 166.5 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.3 in narrower (70.2 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.2 in taller (66.2 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 185 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 3,429 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Honda Element is 12.1 in shorter (178.6 in vs 166.5 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.2 in taller (66.2 in vs 70.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 185 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 3,429 lb)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.3 in narrower (70.2 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V 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 12.1 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.6 in | 166.5 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 71.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 70.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,244 lb | 3,429 lb | 185 lb |
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