Mazda CX-5 vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Honda Element
- Length180.1 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,717 lb – 3,836 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 10.2 in shorter (180.1 in vs 169.9 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.0 in narrower (72.6 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.8 in taller (65.6 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 101.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 199 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 3,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 6.9 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.8 in taller (65.6 in vs 70.4 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 10.2 in shorter (180.1 in vs 169.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 199 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 3,578 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 101.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 10.2 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.1 in | 169.9 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 71.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 70.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 101.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 6.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,777 lb | 3,578 lb | 199 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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