Honda Element vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 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 – 170.8 in
  • Height69.5 in – 70.4 in
  • Wheelbase101.4 in
  • Ground clearance6.2 in – 6.9 in
  • Curb weight3,433 lb – 3,580 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Subaru Forester width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Element is 6.5 in shorter (170.1 in vs 176.6 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 3.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.3 in)
  • Height: Honda Element is 5.0 in taller (70.0 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 277 lb heavier (3,507 lb vs 3,230 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Element is 277 lb heavier (3,507 lb vs 3,230 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Element is 5.0 in taller (70.0 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 6.5 in shorter (170.1 in vs 176.6 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
Length170.1 in176.6 in6.5 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in3.2 in
Height70.0 in65.0 in5.0 in
Wheelbase101.4 in99.4 in2.0 in
Ground clearance6.6 in
Curb weight3,507 lb3,230 lb277 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.3 in – 170.8 in).

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