Honda Element vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Ford Escape
- Length169.3 in – 170.2 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,371 lb – 3,527 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 5.2 in shorter (169.8 in vs 174.9 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 0.7 in taller (70.4 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 118 lb heavier (3,449 lb vs 3,331 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 118 lb heavier (3,449 lb vs 3,331 lb)
- Length: Honda Element is 5.2 in shorter (169.8 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)
- Height: Honda Element is 0.7 in taller (70.4 in vs 69.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 5.2 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 | 169.8 in | 174.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 69.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,449 lb | 3,331 lb | 118 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.3 in – 170.2 in).
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.