Honda Element vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Nissan Xterra
- Length166.5 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,331 lb – 3,527 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Nissan Xterra width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 11.5 in shorter (166.5 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.6 in taller (70.4 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 466 lb heavier (3,429 lb vs 3,895 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 466 lb heavier (3,429 lb vs 3,895 lb)
- Length: Honda Element is 11.5 in shorter (166.5 in vs 178.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 3.6 in taller (70.4 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Xterra is 1.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 11.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.5 in | 178.0 in | 11.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 74.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 104.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,429 lb | 3,895 lb | 466 lb |
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