Honda Element vs. Honda Fit
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Element and Honda Fit 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 Honda Element and the Honda Fit.
In comparing the Honda Element's and the Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the Honda Element has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Honda Element's and the Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2011 Honda Element ranges from $6,994 to $20,704 while a used 2011 Honda Fit is priced between $5,499 to $13,449.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Element’s base engine makes 166 horsepower, and the Honda Fit base engine makes 117 horsepower. The Element is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 398 miles. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 350 miles.This gives the Honda Fit the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Honda Element the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Element has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Fit has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,825
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$12,976
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$9,985 - $15,500
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:
21
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
168,930
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,252
Price Range:
$5,499 - $13,449
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$6,701
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$5,956 - $9,252
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
54
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
124,587
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Honda Element Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Fit Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Element
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Fit
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:
17.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
18.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.4 - 18.7
Honda Element Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Fit Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
32 out of / 43Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Element Trim Levels
EX, LX
Honda Fit Trim Levels
Base, Sport, Sport w/Navi
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 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
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
117 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
106 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 350 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.3 inches
Cargo Space:
20.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.4 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2489 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
60 inches
Length:
161.6 inches
Wheelbase:
98.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
175/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
Blue
Celestial Blue Metallic / Vortex Blue Pearl
Red
Milano Red
White
Taffeta White
Interior Colors
Gray
Grey / Titanium
Interior Colors
Gray
Grey
