Honda Element vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Kia Sportage
- Length169.3 in – 170.8 in
- Height69.5 in – 70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in – 6.9 in
- Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,580 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Kia Sportage width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 1.3 in shorter (170.1 in vs 171.3 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 3.3 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 128 lb heavier (3,507 lb vs 3,379 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Element is 3.3 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 128 lb heavier (3,507 lb vs 3,379 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 103.5 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 1.3 in shorter (170.1 in vs 171.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.1 in | 171.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 66.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,507 lb | 3,379 lb | 128 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.3 in – 170.8 in).
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