Honda Element vs Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Volkswagen Tiguan
- 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
- Volkswagen Tiguan width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 4.2 in shorter (170.2 in vs 174.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 3.7 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 102.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 55 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,515 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Element is 3.7 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 4.2 in shorter (170.2 in vs 174.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 55 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,515 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 102.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Volkswagen Tiguan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.2 in | 174.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 66.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 102.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,570 lb | 3,515 lb | 55 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 169.9 in – 170.4 in).
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