Toyota RAV4 vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Honda Element
- Length181.1 in
- Height66.3 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,360 lb – 3,699 lb
- Width71.5 in – 73.0 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 11.2 in shorter (181.1 in vs 169.9 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 0.7 in narrower (72.3 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 2.9 in taller (67.5 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 101.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 49 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.9 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 11.2 in shorter (181.1 in vs 169.9 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 2.9 in taller (67.5 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 49 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,578 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 169.9 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 71.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 70.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 6.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,530 lb | 3,578 lb | 49 lb |
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