Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Honda Element Review

Utility
The Toyota FJ Cruiser will quite certainly prove more practical than the Honda Element for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a better choice than the Honda Element in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or large dogs. Towing is substantially more the Toyota FJ Cruiser's forte than it is the Element's.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Toyota packs quite a punch and will knock the Honda Element down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

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

Convenience
The Toyota FJ Cruiser's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Element.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Honda Element to the dealership as the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The FJ Cruiser pales in comparison to the Honda Element in terms of fuel economy. The Toyota will tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Honda will. Regarding MSRP, the Toyota FJ Cruiser costs considerably more than the Element. The FJ Cruiser will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Honda Element. The Element will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Honda Element is quite certainly more agile than the Toyota FJ Cruiser, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Toyota FJ Cruiser's engine is tremendously bigger than the Honda Element's. Keep in mind that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Toyota FJ Cruiser packs quite a wallop compared to the Honda Element as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Honda Element's front cabin compared to the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The Element provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota FJ Cruiser does.

Warranty
The Toyota FJ Cruiser and the Honda Element have the same basic after-sale protection.