Subaru Forester vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Honda Element
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 9.3 in shorter (179.5 in vs 170.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 3.5 in taller (66.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 223 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 223 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,578 lb)
- Length: Honda Element is 9.3 in shorter (179.5 in vs 170.2 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 3.5 in taller (66.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 101.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 170.2 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 70.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 101.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 3,578 lb | 223 lb |
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