Honda Element vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Subaru Forester

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

Side view
  • Length169.3 in
  • Height70.4 in
  • Wheelbase101.4 in
  • Ground clearance6.9 in
  • Curb weight3,371 lb – 3,536 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Subaru Forester width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Element is 5.9 in shorter (169.3 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 304 lb heavier (3,454 lb vs 3,150 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Element is 304 lb heavier (3,454 lb vs 3,150 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Element is 5.4 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.0 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 3.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.3 in)
  4. Length: Honda Element is 5.9 in shorter (169.3 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

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda ElementHonda Element is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 3.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda ElementSubaru ForesterDifference
Length169.3 in175.2 in5.9 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in3.2 in
Height70.4 in65.0 in5.4 in
Wheelbase101.4 in99.4 in2.0 in
Ground clearance6.9 in
Curb weight3,454 lb3,150 lb304 lb

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