Honda Element vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Honda CR-V
- Length169.9 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Honda CR-V width73.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 14.9 in shorter (169.9 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.9 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.5 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.1 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 12 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,566 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Honda Element is 14.9 in shorter (169.9 in vs 184.8 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.1 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.9 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 12 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,566 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 14.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.9 in | 184.8 in | 14.9 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 73.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 66.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,566 lb | 12 lb |
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