Kia Soul vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Honda Element
- Length161.6 in
- Height63.4 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,560 lb – 2,800 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Soul is 8.6 in shorter (161.6 in vs 170.2 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 1.3 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 6.6 in taller (63.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 898 lb heavier (2,680 lb vs 3,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 898 lb heavier (2,680 lb vs 3,578 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 6.6 in taller (63.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Kia Soul is 8.6 in shorter (161.6 in vs 170.2 in)
- Width: Kia Soul is 1.3 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 101.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Soul — Kia Soul is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Soul — Kia Soul is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Soul — Based on length × width (Kia Soul)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.6 in | 170.2 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 70.0 in | 6.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 101.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,680 lb | 3,578 lb | 898 lb |
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