Honda Element vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Honda CR-V
- Length166.5 in
- Height74.0 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,330 lb – 3,526 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Honda CR-V width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 12.1 in shorter (166.5 in vs 178.6 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 7.8 in taller (74.0 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 184 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,244 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Element is 7.8 in taller (74.0 in vs 66.2 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 12.1 in shorter (166.5 in vs 178.6 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 184 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,244 lb)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 12.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.5 in | 178.6 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 66.2 in | 7.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,244 lb | 184 lb |
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