Honda Element vs Kia Seltos Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Kia Seltos
- 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 – 3,624 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Kia Seltos width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 1.8 in shorter (170.2 in vs 172.0 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 0.7 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 6.4 in taller (70.0 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Seltos has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 437 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,133 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 437 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,133 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Seltos has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 7.3 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 6.4 in taller (70.0 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Seltos has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.5 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 1.8 in shorter (170.2 in vs 172.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Kia Seltos
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceKia Seltos — Kia Seltos has 0.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.2 in | 172.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 63.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 7.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,570 lb | 3,133 lb | 437 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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