Which is better: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2011 Honda Element?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Honda CR-V vs 2011 Honda Element on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2011 Honda Element?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Honda Element starts lower at $20,825. Live Honda CR-V listings start at $12,972.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2011 Honda Element?

The 2011 Honda Element leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,825).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2011 Honda Element?

The 2027 Honda CR-V leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (40).

Which has better horsepower: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2011 Honda Element?

The 2027 Honda CR-V leads on horsepower in this comparison (204).

Which has better seats: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2011 Honda Element?

The 2027 Honda CR-V leads on seats in this comparison (5).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 Honda CR-V vs 2011 Honda Element?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Element (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).

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Honda CR-V vs Honda Element

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2027 Honda CR-V

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2011 Honda Element

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Overview

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Honda ElementLX
Selected trim	LX	LX
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2027	2011

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Honda ElementLX
MSRP	$31,520	$20,825 (best)
Lowest listing price	$12,972 (best)	—
Median listing price	$35,565 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$38,927 (best)	—
For sale now	21 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Honda ElementLX
Combined MPG	30 MPG (best)	22 MPG
City MPG	28 MPG (best)	20 MPG
Highway MPG	33 MPG (best)	25 MPG
Fuel tank	14 gal	15.9 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Honda ElementLX
Horsepower	190 hp (best)	166 hp
Torque	179 lb-ft (best)	161 lb-ft
Engine size	1.5 L	2.4 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Honda ElementLX
Seating	5 seats (best)	4 seats
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	76.5 cu ft (best)	74.6 cu ft
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs
Curb weight	3,472 lbs (best)	3,515 lbs
Ground clearance	7.8 in (best)	6.9 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in (best)	101.4 in
Length	184.8 in (best)	169.9 in
Width	73.5 in (best)	71.6 in
Height	66.2 in	70.4 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Honda ElementLX
NHTSA overall	—	Not Rated
Frontal crash (driver)	—	Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	Not Rated
Side crash (driver)	—	Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)	—	Not Rated
Side pole	—	Not Rated
Rollover	—	3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	10

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Honda CR-V	Honda Element
1	LX $31,520 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LX $20,825 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LX $33,020 MSRP	LX $22,075 MSRP
3	EX $33,550 MSRP	EX $22,935 MSRP
4	EX $35,050 MSRP	EX $24,185 MSRP
5	EX-L $35,800 MSRP	—
6	EX-L $37,300 MSRP	—
7	Sport Hybrid $36,030 MSRP	—
8	Sport Hybrid $37,530 MSRP	—
9	Sport-L Hybrid $39,125 MSRP	—
10	Sport-L Hybrid $40,625 MSRP	—
11	TrailSport Hybrid $39,200 MSRP	—
12	Sport Touring Hybrid $42,950 MSRP	—

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