Volkswagen Tiguan vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Honda Element
- Length186.1 in
- Height66.4 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase109.9 in
- Ground clearance7.4 in – 7.6 in
- Curb weight3,765 lb – 3,856 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 16.2 in shorter (186.1 in vs 169.9 in)
- Width: Honda Element is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.0 in taller (66.5 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 101.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 233 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 3,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Honda Element is 16.2 in shorter (186.1 in vs 169.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 6.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (109.9 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Tiguan is 233 lb heavier (3,811 lb vs 3,578 lb)
- Height: Honda Element is 4.0 in taller (66.5 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 16.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Element — Honda Element is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 169.9 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 70.4 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 101.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 6.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,811 lb | 3,578 lb | 233 lb |
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