Ford Transit Connect vs. Honda Element
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Transit Connect 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 Transit Connect and the Honda Element.
When comparing the Ford Transit Connect's and the Honda Element's specifications and ratings, the Ford Transit Connect has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Honda Element has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Transit Connect's and the Honda Element's specifications and ratings, the Ford Transit Connect is a better car than the Honda Element.
Pricing: A used 2011 Ford Transit Connect ranges from $4,991 to $14,337 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 Transit Connect’s base engine makes 136 horsepower, and the Honda Element base engine makes 166 horsepower. The Transit Connect is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 393 miles. The Element is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 398 miles.This gives the Ford Transit Connect the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Honda Element the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Transit Connect has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and cargo space. The Honda Element has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21290
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
25304
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
21290 - 28075
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20825
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9425
Price Range:
4991 - 14337
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
8750
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
6791 - 12167
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
25
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101174
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13162
Price Range:
6994 - 20704
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
162497
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Ford Transit Connect Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
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 Transit Connect
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:
1.5979490037199413
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.1 - 11.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
17.234831830773146
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Transit Connect Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Element Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Transit Connect Trim Levels
XL, XLT, XLT Premium
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
136 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.039 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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 393 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
Power outlet:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Power outlet:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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:
51.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
135.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
200.4 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
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
128.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3470 lbs
Width:
83.2 inches
Height:
79.3 inches
Length:
180.7 inches
Wheelbase:
114.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
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:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Exterior Colors
Blue
Dark Blue
Gray
Panther Black Metallic
Red
Torch Red
Silver
Silver Metallic
White
Frozen White
Black
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Not available
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
Not available
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Grey
Interior Colors
Gray
Grey / Titanium
