Honda Element vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Toyota RAV4
- Length169.3 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,371 lb – 3,536 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Toyota RAV4 width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 2.7 in shorter (169.3 in vs 166.6 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.5 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 98.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 446 lb heavier (3,454 lb vs 3,008 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 446 lb heavier (3,454 lb vs 3,008 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.5 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.9 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 98.0 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 2.7 in shorter (169.3 in vs 166.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.3 in | 166.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 68.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 65.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 98.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,454 lb | 3,008 lb | 446 lb |
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