Toyota RAV4 vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Honda Element
- Length180.9 in – 181.5 in
- Height67.0 in – 68.6 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.6 in
- Curb weight3,370 lb – 3,655 lb
- Width73.0 in – 73.4 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 11.3 in shorter (181.2 in vs 169.9 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.6 in narrower (73.2 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 2.6 in taller (67.8 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 101.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 66 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 6.9 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 11.3 in shorter (181.2 in vs 169.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 101.4 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 2.6 in taller (67.8 in vs 70.4 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 1.6 in narrower (73.2 in vs 71.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.2 in | 169.9 in | 11.3 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 70.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 101.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 6.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,513 lb | 3,578 lb | 66 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 181.5 in).
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