Honda Element vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · BMW X1

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

Side view
  • Length169.9 in
  • Height70.4 in
  • Wheelbase101.4 in
  • Ground clearance6.9 in
  • Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,641 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • BMW X1 width72.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Element is 7.3 in shorter (169.9 in vs 177.2 in)
  • Width: Honda Element is 1.0 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.6 in)
  • Height: Honda Element is 5.8 in taller (70.4 in vs 64.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 172 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,750 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Honda Element is 5.8 in taller (70.4 in vs 64.6 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 172 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,750 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.0 in)
  4. Length: Honda Element is 7.3 in shorter (169.9 in vs 177.2 in)
  5. Width: Honda Element is 1.0 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda ElementHonda Element is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda ElementHonda Element is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda ElementBased on length × width (Honda Element)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda ElementBMW X1Difference
Length169.9 in177.2 in7.3 in
Width71.6 in72.6 in1.0 in
Height70.4 in64.6 in5.8 in
Wheelbase101.4 in106.0 in4.6 in
Ground clearance6.9 in
Curb weight3,578 lb3,750 lb172 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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