Honda Element vs Kia Soul Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Kia Soul
- Length169.9 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Kia Soul width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 8.3 in shorter (169.9 in vs 161.6 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 1.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 7.0 in taller (70.4 in vs 63.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 100.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Element has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 888 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 2,690 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 888 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 2,690 lb)
- Ground clearance: Honda Element has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 5.9 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 7.0 in taller (70.4 in vs 63.4 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 8.3 in shorter (169.9 in vs 161.6 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 1.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 8.3 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
- More ground clearanceHonda Element — Honda Element has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Kia Soul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.9 in | 161.6 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 63.4 in | 7.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 100.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 5.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 2,690 lb | 888 lb |
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