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Jeep Compass vs. Honda Element Review

How the Jeep Compass stacks up against the Honda Element - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Jeep Compass
Price Range: $18,465 - $25,135
2010 Honda Element
Price Range: $20,275 - $24,320
Jeep Compass vs. Honda Element Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Jeep Compass to the dealership as the Honda Element. With respect to fuel economy, the Jeep Compass beats the Honda Element. The Compass won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Honda Element. As far as MSRP, the Jeep Compass costs roughly as much as the Honda Element (though the Honda Element is a tad cheaper).

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Jeep Compass over the Honda Element. The Jeep is likely a better choice than the Honda when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or massive animals. Towing is substantially more the Jeep Compass's forte than it is the Element's.

Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Compass than with the Honda Element, as both offer similar mileage ranges.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Honda Element's front cabin compared to the Jeep Compass. The ampler interior dimensions of the Compass make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Honda Element.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Honda Element than the Jeep Compass because of its larger tank. The Honda Element and the Compass compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Honda Element and the Jeep Compass quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Jeep Compass isn't much more powerful than the Element. The Honda Element has no lessons to learn when it comes to torque from the Compass.

Warranty
The Jeep Compass and the Honda have the same basic after-sale protection.

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