Honda Element vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Toyota RAV4
- Length169.3 in – 170.2 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,371 lb – 3,527 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 11.3 in shorter (169.8 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 0.8 in narrower (71.5 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 2.9 in taller (70.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 40 lb heavier (3,449 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Honda Element is 11.3 in shorter (169.8 in vs 181.1 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 2.9 in taller (70.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 40 lb heavier (3,449 lb vs 3,489 lb)
- Width: Honda Element is 0.8 in narrower (71.5 in vs 72.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.8 in | 181.1 in | 11.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 67.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 104.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,449 lb | 3,489 lb | 40 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.3 in – 170.2 in).
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