Honda Element vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Honda CR-V
- Length169.3 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,371 lb – 3,536 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Honda CR-V width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 12.1 in shorter (169.3 in vs 181.4 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.2 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 48 lb heavier (3,454 lb vs 3,406 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Honda Element is 12.1 in shorter (169.3 in vs 181.4 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.2 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.2 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 48 lb heavier (3,454 lb vs 3,406 lb)
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 | 169.3 in | 181.4 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 66.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,454 lb | 3,406 lb | 48 lb |
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