Honda Element vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Subaru Forester
- Length169.3 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,371 lb – 3,536 lb
- 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
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 304 lb heavier (3,454 lb vs 3,150 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.4 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 5.9 in shorter (169.3 in vs 175.2 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 5.9 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
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.3 in | 175.2 in | 5.9 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 | 3,454 lb | 3,150 lb | 304 lb |
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