Honda Element vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Ford Escape
- Length169.3 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,371 lb – 3,536 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 5.6 in shorter (169.3 in vs 174.9 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 0.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 33 lb heavier (3,454 lb vs 3,486 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Honda Element is 5.6 in shorter (169.3 in vs 174.9 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 33 lb heavier (3,454 lb vs 3,486 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 0.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.3 in | 174.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 70.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,454 lb | 3,486 lb | 33 lb |
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