Volkswagen Tiguan vs Honda Element Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Tiguan · Honda Element
- Length174.5 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,404 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Honda Element width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Element is 4.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 169.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Element is 3.3 in taller (67.1 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 101.4 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 81 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,578 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Element is 3.3 in taller (67.1 in vs 70.4 in)
- Length: Honda Element is 4.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 169.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Element is 81 lb heavier (3,498 lb vs 3,578 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 4.6 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 | 174.5 in | 169.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 70.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 101.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,498 lb | 3,578 lb | 81 lb |
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