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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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Based on 47 rankings.

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2011 Honda Element
EX
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$11,892
9 listings nationwide

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2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
ES
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$22,995

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2011 Honda Element
EX
Michael Perkins Preview:

The party is officially over for the Honda Element. The quirky crossover showed up in 2003 and apart from a slight refresh in 2009, remained unchanged throughout its model life. Rumors...

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2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
ES
John Goreham Preview:

These are odd times for electric vehicles (EVs) like the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. As the global warming discussion hits a fever pitch, sales of affordable EVs have peaked and declined a...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2011 Honda Element
EX
20
DarcyHolmes writes:
Like the hauling space
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45
ProjectGreen writes:
lots of room. great power.
Looks/Style Ranked 2011 Toyota RAV4 Base worse.
"better design"
Family Car Ranked 2011 Toyota RAV4 Base worse.
"more spacious"
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graphtricks writes:
Last year made, bought one with least amount of miles I could find. Identical to my previous 2007 model.
Looks/Style Ranked 2010 Honda Element EX AWD worse.
"Same"
Would Buy Ranked 2010 Honda Element EX AWD worse.
"1 year newer for exact same car"
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2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
ES
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Specs

2011 Honda Element
EX
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
ES
Powertrain 5-Speed Automatic 1-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
20 MPG
121 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
25 MPG
102 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 15.9 gal --
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Electric
Power
166 hp @ 5,800 RPM
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Torque
161 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
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Cylinders
4 cylinders
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Compression Ratio
9.7:1
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Displacement
2,400 cc
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Bore x Stroke
3.43 in x 3.9 in
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Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 4 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 3 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 2 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer Optional --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard --
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 41 in 33.8 in
Back Legroom 39.1 in 30 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 25.1 cu ft 13.2 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs --
Exterior
Length 169.9 in 144.7 in
Width 71.6 in 62.4 in
Height 70.4 in 63.6 in
Wheelbase 101.4 in 100.4 in

Available Options

2011 Honda Element
EX
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
ES

Exterior Colors

  • Cool Silver Metallic
  • Diamond White Pearl
  • Labrador Black Pearl

Option Packages

  • Navigation Package

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