Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester
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Highlights
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$20,825
Starting MSRP
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$29,995
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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-
Towing Capacity
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1,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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166 hp
Horsepower
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180 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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166 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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180 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.4L/144
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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161 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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178 @ 3700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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7.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P215/70R16
Rear Tire Size
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P225/60HR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P215/70R16
Front Tire Size
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P225/60HR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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104 ft³
Passenger Volume
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111 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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25 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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30 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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75 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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74 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Liftover Height
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32 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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35 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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43 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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49 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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37 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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71 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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9 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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70 in
Height, Overall
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68 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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170 in
Length, Overall
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183 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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101 in
Wheelbase
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105 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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48 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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3,515 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,510 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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225 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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1,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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440
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11.1 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.1 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Honda Element or the 2026 Subaru Forester?
The 2026 Subaru Forester is more reliable than the 2011 Honda Element according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Forester versus a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2011 Element.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Honda Element or the 2026 Subaru Forester?
The 2026 Subaru Forester is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Honda Element with 29 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Honda Element or the 2026 Subaru Forester?
The 2011 Honda Element is cheaper than the 2026 Subaru Forester with a $20,825 starting MSRP versus a $29,995 starting MSRP.
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