Honda Element vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Jeep Wrangler
- Length169.3 in – 170.2 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,371 lb – 3,527 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Jeep Wrangler width66.7 in – 68.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 8.6 in shorter (169.8 in vs 161.2 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 4.0 in narrower (71.5 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 0.3 in taller (70.4 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 98.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 2.8 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 9.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 155 lb heavier (3,449 lb vs 3,604 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 2.8 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 9.7 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 4.0 in narrower (71.5 in vs 67.5 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 8.6 in shorter (169.8 in vs 161.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 155 lb heavier (3,449 lb vs 3,604 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 98.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 4.0 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 2.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.8 in | 161.2 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 67.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 70.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 98.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 9.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,449 lb | 3,604 lb | 155 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.3 in – 170.2 in).
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