Honda CR-V vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Honda Element
- Length181.0 in – 181.8 in
- Height66.2 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight3,318 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width70.2 in
- Honda Element width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 12.1 in shorter (181.4 in vs 169.3 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 1.9 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 48 lb heavier (3,406 lb vs 3,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Honda Element is 12.1 in shorter (181.4 in vs 169.3 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.2 in taller (66.2 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 101.4 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.3 in narrower (70.2 in vs 71.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 48 lb heavier (3,406 lb vs 3,454 lb)
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 | 181.4 in | 169.3 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 | 103.3 in | 101.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,406 lb | 3,454 lb | 48 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 181.0 in – 181.8 in).
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