Honda Element vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Jeep Compass
- Length169.3 in – 170.8 in
- Height69.5 in – 70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in – 6.9 in
- Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,580 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Jeep Compass width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 3.3 in shorter (170.1 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 2.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.3 in taller (70.0 in vs 64.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 98 lb heavier (3,507 lb vs 3,409 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.2 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.3 in taller (70.0 in vs 64.7 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 2.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 98 lb heavier (3,507 lb vs 3,409 lb)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.1 in | 173.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 64.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 8.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,507 lb | 3,409 lb | 98 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.3 in – 170.8 in).
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