Honda Element vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Toyota RAV4
- Length169.9 in – 170.4 in
- Height69.5 in – 70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in – 6.9 in
- Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,624 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 11.0 in shorter (170.2 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.6 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 2.2 in taller (70.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 57 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.5 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 11.0 in shorter (170.2 in vs 181.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 105.9 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 2.2 in taller (70.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.6 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 11.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.2 in | 181.2 in | 11.0 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 73.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 67.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 105.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 8.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,570 lb | 3,513 lb | 57 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.9 in – 170.4 in).
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.