Jeep Patriot vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Jeep Patriot · Honda Element
- Length173.8 in
- Height65.5 in – 66.8 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,136 lb – 3,331 lb
- Width69.2 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 3.9 in shorter (173.8 in vs 169.9 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 2.4 in narrower (69.2 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.3 in taller (66.2 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 101.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Patriot has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 345 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 3,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Patriot has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 345 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 3,578 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.3 in taller (66.2 in vs 70.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 2.4 in narrower (69.2 in vs 71.6 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 3.9 in shorter (173.8 in vs 169.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Jeep Patriot · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Patriot — Based on length × width (Jeep Patriot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Patriot | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.8 in | 169.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 71.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 70.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 101.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 6.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,234 lb | 3,578 lb | 345 lb |
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