Honda Element vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Ford Escape
- Length169.9 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 11.0 in shorter (169.9 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 2.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.4 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 95 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Element is 4.4 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.0 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 11.0 in shorter (169.9 in vs 180.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.7 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 2.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 74.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 95 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 11.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.9 in | 180.9 in | 11.0 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 74.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 66.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,483 lb | 95 lb |
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