Honda Element vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Kia Soul
- 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
- Kia Soul width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 8.6 in shorter (170.2 in vs 161.6 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 1.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 6.6 in taller (70.0 in vs 63.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 898 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 2,680 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 898 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 2,680 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 6.6 in taller (70.0 in vs 63.4 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 8.6 in shorter (170.2 in vs 161.6 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 1.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 100.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Kia Soul
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Soul — Kia Soul is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.2 in | 161.6 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 63.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 100.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 2,680 lb | 898 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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