Honda Element vs Jeep Compass

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

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2011 Honda Element

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Overview

Spec	Honda ElementLX	Jeep CompassLatitude
Selected trim	LX	Latitude
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	four wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	5-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2011	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda ElementLX	Jeep CompassLatitude
MSRP	$20,825 (best)	$29,550
Lowest listing price	—	$9,972 (best)
Median listing price	—	$30,495 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$38,657 (best)
For sale now	0	14 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda ElementLX	Jeep CompassLatitude
Combined MPG	22 MPG	26 MPG (best)
City MPG	20 MPG	23 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	25 MPG	31 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	15.9 gal (best)	13.5 gal

Performance

Spec	Honda ElementLX	Jeep CompassLatitude
Horsepower	166 hp	200 hp (best)
Torque	161 lb-ft	221 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2.4 L (best)	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Honda ElementLX	Jeep CompassLatitude
Seating	4 seats	5 seats (best)
Doors	5 (best)	4
Cargo volume	74.6 cu ft (best)	27.2 cu ft
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs	2,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight	3,515 lbs (best)	3,620 lbs
Ground clearance	6.9 in	8.1 in (best)
Wheelbase	101.4 in	103.8 in (best)
Length	169.9 in	173.4 in (best)
Width	71.6 in	73.8 in (best)
Height	70.4 in (best)	64.8 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda ElementLX	Jeep CompassLatitude
NHTSA overall	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	3 / 5 ★	3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

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 Element	Jeep Compass
1	LX $20,825 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Latitude $29,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LX $22,075 MSRP	Latitude Altitude $31,665 MSRP
3	EX $22,935 MSRP	85th Anniversary Edition $32,345 MSRP
4	EX $24,185 MSRP	Limited $33,560 MSRP
5	—	Trailhawk $34,060 MSRP
6	—	Limited Altitude $35,555 MSRP