Honda Element vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Jeep Compass
- Length169.9 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Jeep Compass width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 5.2 in shorter (169.9 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 0.2 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.4 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 375 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,204 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 375 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,204 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.4 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 5.2 in shorter (169.9 in vs 175.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.9 in | 175.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 65.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,204 lb | 375 lb |
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