Honda Element vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Subaru Forester
- Length169.9 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 12.8 in shorter (169.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 0.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 2.2 in taller (70.4 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 41 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,537 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.9 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 12.8 in shorter (169.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.5 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 2.2 in taller (70.4 in vs 68.2 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 41 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,537 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 12.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.9 in | 182.7 in | 12.8 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 68.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,537 lb | 41 lb |
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