Honda Element vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Element · Volvo XC40
- Length169.9 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,515 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Volvo XC40 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 4.3 in shorter (169.9 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 2.1 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.1 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 156 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,734 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.3 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 5.1 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 156 lb heavier (3,578 lb vs 3,734 lb)
- Width: Honda Element is 2.1 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Element · garage fit for Volvo XC40
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 2.1 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Element | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.9 in | 174.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 73.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 65.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,578 lb | 3,734 lb | 156 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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