Honda Element vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Honda CR-V

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • 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
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • Honda CR-V width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Element is 7.8 in shorter (170.2 in vs 177.9 in)
  • Width: essentially the same
  • Height: Honda Element is 3.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Element is 101 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,469 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Honda Element is 3.9 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.1 in)
  2. Length: Honda Element is 7.8 in shorter (170.2 in vs 177.9 in)
  3. Curb weight: Honda Element is 101 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,469 lb)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.1 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda ElementHonda CR-VDifference
Length170.2 in177.9 in7.8 in
Width71.6 in71.6 in0.0 in
Height70.0 in66.1 in3.9 in
Wheelbase101.4 in103.1 in1.7 in
Ground clearance6.6 in
Curb weight3,570 lb3,469 lb101 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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