Honda CR-V vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Honda Element

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

Side view
  • Length179.3 in
  • Height66.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Ground clearance7.0 in
  • Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,554 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • Honda Element width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Element is 9.4 in shorter (179.3 in vs 169.9 in)
  • Width: essentially the same
  • Height: Honda Element is 4.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.4 in)
  • Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Element is 108 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,578 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Honda Element is 4.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 70.4 in)
  2. Length: Honda Element is 9.4 in shorter (179.3 in vs 169.9 in)
  3. Curb weight: Honda Element is 108 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,578 lb)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.4 in)
  5. Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda ElementHonda Element is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Honda Element
  • More ground clearanceHonda CR-VHonda CR-V has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda ElementBased on length × width (Honda Element)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VHonda ElementDifference
Length179.3 in169.9 in9.4 in
Width71.6 in71.6 in0.0 in
Height66.1 in70.4 in4.3 in
Wheelbase103.1 in101.4 in1.7 in
Ground clearance7.0 in6.9 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,470 lb3,578 lb108 lb

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