Honda Element vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Ford Escape
- 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
- Ford Escape width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 4.5 in shorter (170.2 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 1.0 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 109 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,461 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 109 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,461 lb)
- Length: Honda Element is 4.5 in shorter (170.2 in vs 174.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 1.0 in taller (70.0 in vs 68.9 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.2 in | 174.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 68.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,570 lb | 3,461 lb | 109 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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