Honda Element vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Subaru Forester
- 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
- 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
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 277 lb heavier (3,507 lb vs 3,230 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.0 in taller (70.0 in vs 65.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 6.5 in shorter (170.1 in vs 176.6 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 6.5 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 | 170.1 in | 176.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 68.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 65.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 99.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,507 lb | 3,230 lb | 277 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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