Honda Element Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2011 Honda Element, the latest model year on record, is 169.3″ long, 71.7″ wide and 70.1″ tall on a 101.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,512 lb. At 14.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Honda Element generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 2008: 106 lb lighter than before.

FIG.01·Honda Element dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2003–2007	169.3″	71.7″	74″	101.6″	3,490 lb
2008–2011	169.3″	71.7″	70.1″	101.6″	3,384 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Element year by year

FIG.02·Honda Element dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2011	169.3″	71.7″	101.6″	3,512 lb	2
2010	169.3″	71.7″	101.6″	3,512 lb	2
2009	169.3″	71.7″	101.6″	3,384 lb	1
2008	169.3″	71.7″	101.6″	3,384 lb	1
2007	169.3″	71.7″	101.6″	3,490 lb	2
2006	169.3″	71.7″	101.6″	3,490 lb	2
2005	169.3″	71.7″	101.6″	3,490 lb	2
2004	169.3″	71.7″	101.6″	3,490 lb	2
2003	169.3″	71.7″	101.6″	3,490 lb	2

ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Element on the used market

In 659 Element listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2003–2007 car is the most common: 476 of them (72%), at an average asking price of $6,951. ForCar visitors have decoded 63 Element VINs; the most checked model years are 2006, 2008 and 2003.

FIG.05·Honda Element generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
2008–2011	182	28%	$9,915	161,940 mi
2003–2007	476	72%	$6,951	174,959 mi

ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Element fit

FIG.02·Honda Element — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	14.1 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	14.1 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 655 cars within 10″ of its length, the Element is heavier than 82%.

FIG.03·Honda Element against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 655 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	71.7″	69.3″	+2.4″
Wheelbase	101.6″	101.2″	+0.4″
Curb weight	3,512 lb	3,034 lb	+478 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Element bigger than the 2010?

No. The 2011 and 2010 Element are the same size and weight.

How much does a used Element cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $6,951 for the 2003–2007 car to $9,915 for the 2008–2011 one, across 659 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 Element model years, 2003 to 2011. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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