Honda Element vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · BMW X1
- Length169.3 in – 170.8 in
- Height69.5 in – 70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in – 6.9 in
- Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,580 lb
- Width71.5 in
- BMW X1 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 7.1 in shorter (170.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.4 in taller (70.0 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 244 lb heavier (3,507 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Element is 5.4 in taller (70.0 in vs 64.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 244 lb heavier (3,507 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.0 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 7.1 in shorter (170.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.1 in | 177.2 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 64.6 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,507 lb | 3,750 lb | 244 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.3 in – 170.8 in).
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