Honda Element vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Subaru Crosstrek
- 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 – 3,624 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 6.3 in shorter (170.2 in vs 176.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.0 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 6.4 in taller (70.0 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 104.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 362 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,208 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 362 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,208 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 6.4 in taller (70.0 in vs 63.6 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 6.3 in shorter (170.2 in vs 176.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 104.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 2.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Subaru Crosstrek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.2 in | 176.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 63.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 104.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 8.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,570 lb | 3,208 lb | 362 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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