Honda Element vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Nissan Xterra
- Length169.9 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Nissan Xterra width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 8.8 in shorter (169.9 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.2 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.5 in taller (70.4 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 696 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 4,274 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 696 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 4,274 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.5 in taller (70.4 in vs 74.9 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 8.8 in shorter (169.9 in vs 178.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.9 in | 178.7 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 72.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 74.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 4,274 lb | 696 lb |
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