Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda Element Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the RAV4 over the Honda Element. The Toyota is likely a better choice than the Honda Element regarding hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of loot or big pets. Towing is substantially more the RAV4's forte than it is the Honda Element's.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Toyota packs quite a wallop and will knock the Honda Element down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Element and the Toyota RAV4 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Honda Element to the dealership as the Toyota RAV4. The Toyota RAV4 doesn't pale in comparison to the Honda Element regarding fuel economy. The Element won't tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the Toyota will. The Toyota RAV4 isn't much more expensive than the Honda Element regarding MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Honda's. The Element has no lessons to learn as far as pickup from the Toyota RAV4.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Honda's front cabin compared to the RAV4. While the rear of the RAV4 provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Honda Element, there really isn't much of a difference.

Warranty
The Element and the Toyota RAV4 have the same basic warranty.