Nissan Xterra vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Honda Element
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance9.5 in
- Curb weight4,143 lb – 4,417 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 8.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 169.9 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.6 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 702 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 2.6 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 702 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,578 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 8.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 169.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 2.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 169.9 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 70.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.5 in | 6.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 3,578 lb | 702 lb |
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