Toyota RAV4 vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Honda Element
- Length166.6 in
- Height65.7 in – 66.1 in
- Wheelbase98.0 in
- Curb weight2,897 lb – 3,119 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Honda Element width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 2.7 in shorter (166.6 in vs 169.3 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.5 in taller (65.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 446 lb heavier (3,008 lb vs 3,454 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 446 lb heavier (3,008 lb vs 3,454 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.5 in taller (65.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 3.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Element has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 101.4 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 2.7 in shorter (166.6 in vs 169.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.6 in | 169.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 70.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 101.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,008 lb | 3,454 lb | 446 lb |
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