Honda Element vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Subaru Forester
- Length166.5 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,331 lb – 3,527 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 8.7 in shorter (166.5 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.4 in taller (70.4 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 279 lb heavier (3,429 lb vs 3,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 279 lb heavier (3,429 lb vs 3,150 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.4 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 8.7 in shorter (166.5 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 99.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.5 in | 175.2 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 68.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 65.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 99.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,429 lb | 3,150 lb | 279 lb |
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