Honda Element vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 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
  • Height70.4 in
  • Wheelbase101.4 in
  • Ground clearance6.9 in
  • Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,641 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • Honda CR-V width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Element is 9.4 in shorter (169.9 in vs 179.3 in)
  • Width: essentially the same
  • Height: Honda Element is 4.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Element is 108 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,470 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Honda Element is 4.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.1 in)
  2. Length: Honda Element is 9.4 in shorter (169.9 in vs 179.3 in)
  3. Curb weight: Honda Element is 108 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,470 lb)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.1 in)
  5. Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda ElementHonda Element is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • More ground clearanceHonda CR-VHonda CR-V has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda ElementBased on length × width (Honda Element)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda ElementHonda CR-VDifference
Length169.9 in179.3 in9.4 in
Width71.6 in71.6 in0.0 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in4.3 in
Wheelbase101.4 in103.1 in1.7 in
Ground clearance6.9 in7.0 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,578 lb3,470 lb108 lb

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