2003 Honda Element vs. 2003 Toyota RAV4
When comparing the 2003 Honda Element's and the 2003 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 2003 Honda Element has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2003 Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2003 Honda Element's and the 2003 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 2003 Honda Element is a better car than the 2003 Toyota RAV4.
2003 Honda Element vs. 2003 Toyota RAV4 Pricing
A used 2003 Honda Element ranges from $3,836 to $10,990 while a used 2003 Toyota RAV4 is priced between $3,861 to $9,994.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2003 Honda Element’s base engine makes 160 horsepower, and the 2003 Toyota RAV4 base engine makes 148 horsepower. The Element is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 360 miles. The RAV4 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 392 miles. This gives the 2003 Toyota RAV4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2003 Honda Element. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2003 Toyota RAV4 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3836 - 10990
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3861 - 9994
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.347266
Honda Element Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.634471 / 10
Reliability:
8.403413 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Honda Element Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota RAV4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 66Ranking
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2 out of / 56Ranking
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4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 56Ranking
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6 out of / 19Ranking
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9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 66Ranking
15 out of / 66Ranking
15 out of / 56Ranking
19 out of / 56Ranking
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23 out of / 66Ranking
23 out of / 58Ranking
23 out of / 56Ranking
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64 out of / 66Ranking
64 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2003 Honda Element Trim Levels
DX, EX
2003 Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
160 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
161 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
142 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 360 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 392 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3330 lbs
Width:
71.5 inches
Height:
70.4 inches
Length:
169.3 inches
Wheelbase:
101.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2711 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
65.7 inches
Length:
166.2 inches
Wheelbase:
98 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16