Honda Element vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Dodge Nitro
- Length169.9 in – 170.4 in
- Height69.5 in – 70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in – 6.9 in
- Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,624 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 8.8 in shorter (170.2 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 503 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 503 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 108.8 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 8.8 in shorter (170.2 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.2 in | 178.9 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 73.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 69.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 108.8 in | 7.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,570 lb | 4,072 lb | 503 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.9 in – 170.4 in).
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