Honda Element vs Jeep Patriot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Jeep Patriot
- 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 – 3,641 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Jeep Patriot width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 3.4 in shorter (170.2 in vs 173.6 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 2.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.0 in taller (70.0 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 369 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,209 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 369 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,209 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.0 in taller (70.0 in vs 65.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 2.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.7 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 3.4 in shorter (170.2 in vs 173.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Jeep Patriot
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Patriot — Based on length × width (Jeep Patriot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Jeep Patriot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.2 in | 173.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 69.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 65.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,209 lb | 369 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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