Honda Element vs Jeep Patriot Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Jeep Patriot

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
  • Jeep Patriot width69.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Element is 3.9 in shorter (169.9 in vs 173.8 in)
  • Width: Jeep Patriot is 2.4 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.2 in)
  • Height: Honda Element is 4.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Element is 350 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,229 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Element is 350 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,229 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Element is 4.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.2 in)
  3. Width: Jeep Patriot is 2.4 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.2 in)
  4. Length: Honda Element is 3.9 in shorter (169.9 in vs 173.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda ElementHonda Element is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Jeep Patriot
  • Narrower for tight parkingJeep PatriotJeep Patriot is narrower by 2.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintJeep PatriotBased on length × width (Jeep Patriot)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda ElementJeep PatriotDifference
Length169.9 in173.8 in3.9 in
Width71.6 in69.2 in2.4 in
Height70.4 in66.2 in4.3 in
Wheelbase101.4 in103.7 in2.3 in
Ground clearance6.9 in
Curb weight3,578 lb3,229 lb350 lb

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