Volkswagen Tiguan vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Honda Element
- Length174.3 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Curb weight3,398 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 4.2 in shorter (174.3 in vs 170.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 3.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 55 lb heavier (3,515 lb vs 3,570 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Element is 3.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 4.2 in shorter (174.3 in vs 170.2 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 55 lb heavier (3,515 lb vs 3,570 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 101.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Element — Honda Element is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Tiguan · garage fit for Honda Element
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Tiguan — Volkswagen Tiguan is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Element — Based on length × width (Honda Element)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Tiguan | Honda Element | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 170.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 70.0 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 101.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,515 lb | 3,570 lb | 55 lb |
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