Honda Element vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Toyota RAV4

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length169.3 in
  • Height70.4 in
  • Wheelbase101.4 in
  • Ground clearance6.9 in
  • Curb weight3,371 lb – 3,536 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Curb weight: Honda Element is 446 lb heavier (3,454 lb vs 3,008 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Element is 4.5 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.9 in)
  3. Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 98.0 in)
  5. Length: Toyota RAV4 is 2.7 in shorter (169.3 in vs 166.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 3.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda ElementToyota RAV4Difference
Length169.3 in166.6 in2.7 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in3.2 in
Height70.4 in65.9 in4.5 in
Wheelbase101.4 in98.0 in3.4 in
Ground clearance6.9 in
Curb weight3,454 lb3,008 lb446 lb

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