Honda Element vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Volkswagen Tiguan
- Length169.9 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Volkswagen Tiguan width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 16.2 in shorter (169.9 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.0 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 109.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 233 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,811 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Honda Element is 16.2 in shorter (169.9 in vs 186.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 109.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 233 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,811 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.0 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 16.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.9 in | 186.1 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 72.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 66.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 109.9 in | 8.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,811 lb | 233 lb |
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