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Honda CR-V vs. Honda Element Review

How the Honda CR-V stacks up against the Honda Element - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Honda CR-V
Price Range: $21,245 - $27,745
2010 Honda Element
Price Range: $20,275 - $24,320
Honda CR-V vs. Honda Element Review

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Element and the CR-V most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Utility
The Honda CR-V will most certainly prove more practical than the Honda Element for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Honda Element is a better choice than the Honda CR-V with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or pets.

Convenience
You quite certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Honda Element than with the Honda CR-V, because both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Element's front cabin compared to the Honda CR-V.

Dimensions
The Honda CR-V's tank is approximately the same size as the Honda Element's, though the Honda Element's is a little bigger. The Element and the Honda CR-V compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
As far as gas mileage, the CR-V and the Honda Element don't differ much. With respect to gas mileage, the Honda CR-V is a little better than the Honda Element, but not by much. When it comes to MSRP, the Honda Element doesn't cost much less than the Honda CR-V.

Warranty
The Honda Element and the Honda CR-V have the same basic warranty.

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