Subaru Forester vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Honda Element

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length176.6 in
  • Height65.0 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Honda Element width71.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Element is 6.5 in shorter (176.6 in vs 170.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 3.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 71.5 in)
  • Height: Honda Element is 5.0 in taller (65.0 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 101.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Element is 277 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,507 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Element is 277 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,507 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Element is 5.0 in taller (65.0 in vs 70.0 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 3.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 71.5 in)
  4. Length: Honda Element is 6.5 in shorter (176.6 in vs 170.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 101.4 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterHonda ElementDifference
Length176.6 in170.1 in6.5 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in3.2 in
Height65.0 in70.0 in5.0 in
Wheelbase99.4 in101.4 in2.0 in
Ground clearance6.6 in
Curb weight3,230 lb3,507 lb277 lb

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