Honda Element vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Subaru Forester

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length166.5 in
  • Height74.0 in
  • Wheelbase101.4 in
  • Ground clearance6.9 in
  • Curb weight3,330 lb – 3,526 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Subaru Forester width68.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Element is 8.7 in shorter (166.5 in vs 175.2 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 3.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.1 in)
  • Height: Honda Element is 9.0 in taller (74.0 in vs 65.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 99.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Element is 336 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,093 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Honda Element is 9.0 in taller (74.0 in vs 65.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Honda Element is 336 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,093 lb)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 3.4 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.1 in)
  4. Length: Honda Element is 8.7 in shorter (166.5 in vs 175.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 99.4 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda ElementSubaru ForesterDifference
Length166.5 in175.2 in8.7 in
Width71.5 in68.1 in3.4 in
Height74.0 in65.0 in9.0 in
Wheelbase101.4 in99.4 in2.0 in
Ground clearance6.9 in
Curb weight3,428 lb3,093 lb336 lb

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