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Honda Element vs Mazda Tribute

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

Vehicles

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2011 Honda Element

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2011 Mazda Tribute

Overview

SpecHonda ElementLXMazda Tributei Sport
Selected trimLXi Sport
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20112011

Pricing & market

SpecHonda ElementLXMazda Tributei Sport
MSRP$20,825$20,555 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecHonda ElementLXMazda Tributei Sport
Combined MPG22 MPG25 MPG (best)
City MPG20 MPG23 MPG (best)
Highway MPG25 MPG28 MPG (best)
Fuel tank15.9 gal17.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecHonda ElementLXMazda Tributei Sport
Horsepower166 hp171 hp (best)
Torque161 lb-ft171 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.4 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecHonda ElementLXMazda Tributei Sport
Seating4 seats5 seats (best)
Doors55
Cargo volume74.6 cu ft (best)67.2 cu ft
Towing capacity1,500 lbs1,500 lbs
Payload1,048 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,515 lbs3,272 lbs (best)
Ground clearance6.9 in8.4 in (best)
Wheelbase101.4 in103.1 in (best)
Length169.9 in174.9 in (best)
Width71.6 in (best)71.1 in
Height70.4 in (best)67.9 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHonda ElementLXMazda Tributei Sport
NHTSA overall3 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)2 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole4 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★3 / 5 ★
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 ElementMazda Tribute
1

LX

$20,825 MSRP(Currently comparing)

i Sport

$20,555 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LX

$22,075 MSRP

i Sport

$22,595 MSRP

3

EX

$22,935 MSRP

i Sport

$24,350 MSRP

4

EX

$24,185 MSRP

i Touring

$23,740 MSRP

5

i Touring

$25,495 MSRP

6

i Grand Touring

$25,700 MSRP

7

i Grand Touring

$27,455 MSRP

8

s Grand Touring

$27,315 MSRP

9

s Grand Touring

$29,065 MSRP

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