Ford Flex vs. Honda Element
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Flex and Honda Element contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Flex and the Honda Element.
When comparing the Ford Flex's and the Honda Element's specifications and ratings, the Ford Flex has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Honda Element has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Flex's and the Honda Element's specifications and ratings, the Ford Flex is a better car than the Honda Element.
Pricing: A used 2011 Ford Flex ranges from $4,267 to $13,645 while a used 2011 Honda Element is priced between $6,994 to $20,704.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Flex’s base engine makes 262 horsepower, and the Honda Element base engine makes 166 horsepower. The Flex is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. The Element is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 398 miles.This gives the Honda Element the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Flex the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Flex has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Honda Element has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,355
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$40,472
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$29,355 - $68,920
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,825
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,526
Price Range:
$4,267 - $13,645
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$13,477
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$8,526 - $28,806
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
63
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
151,616
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,162
Price Range:
$6,994 - $20,704
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
144,604
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Ford Flex Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Honda Element Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Flex
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Element
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1 - 5.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
17.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Flex Rankings
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22 out of / 67Ranking
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22 out of / 39Ranking
27 out of / 39Ranking
28 out of / 39Ranking
63 out of / 67Honda Element Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Flex Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL, Titanium
Honda Element Trim Levels
EX, LX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
262 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
166 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
161 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
316 / 446 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
318 / 398 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
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 Features
Backup camera:
N/A
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:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
20 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
83.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
175.8 cubic feet
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:
25.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4471 lbs
Width:
88.8 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
201.8 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3515 lbs
Width:
71.6 inches
Height:
70.4 inches
Length:
169.9 inches
Wheelbase:
101.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Blue
Kona Blue Metallic / Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Brown
Earth Metallic
Red
Bordeaux Reserve Metallic Red
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
White Suede
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
Not available
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Gray
Medium Light Stone
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Grey / Titanium