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Honda Element vs Kia Sportage

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

Vehicles

Honda logo

2011 Honda Element

Kia logo

2026 Kia Sportage

Overview

SpecHonda ElementLXKia SportageLX
Selected trimLXLX
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20112026

Pricing & market

SpecHonda ElementLXKia SportageLX
MSRP$20,825 (best)$28,690
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecHonda ElementLXKia SportageLX
Combined MPG22 MPG28 MPG (best)
City MPG20 MPG25 MPG (best)
Highway MPG25 MPG33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank15.9 gal (best)14.3 gal

Performance

SpecHonda ElementLXKia SportageLX
Horsepower166 hp187 hp (best)
Torque161 lb-ft178 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.4 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecHonda ElementLXKia SportageLX
Seating4 seats5 seats (best)
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume74.6 cu ft (best)74.1 cu ft
Towing capacity1,500 lbs3,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,515 lbs (best)3,697 lbs
Ground clearance6.9 in7.1 in (best)
Wheelbase101.4 in108.5 in (best)
Length169.9 in184.4 in (best)
Width71.6 in73.4 in (best)
Height70.4 in (best)65.4 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHonda ElementLXKia SportageLX
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimHonda ElementKia Sportage
1

LX

$20,825 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LX

$28,690 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LX

$22,075 MSRP

LX

$30,490 MSRP

3

EX

$22,935 MSRP

LX

$30,290 MSRP

4

EX

$24,185 MSRP

EX

$30,490 MSRP

5

EX

$32,290 MSRP

6

S

$32,590 MSRP

7

X-Line

$32,990 MSRP

8

EX

$33,590 MSRP

9

SX

$34,290 MSRP

10

X-Line

$35,490 MSRP

11

SX-Prestige

$36,290 MSRP

12

SX-Prestige

$38,090 MSRP

13

SX-Prestige

$40,390 MSRP

14

X-Pro Prestige

$39,590 MSRP

15

X-Line

$40,490 MSRP

16

X-Line Prestige

$47,190 MSRP

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