Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

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2011 Honda Element
$20,825
2WD 5dr LX 4WD 5dr LX 2WD 5dr EX 4WD 5dr EX
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2026 Subaru Forester
$29,995
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Highlights
$20,825
$29,995
1,500 lbs
N/A
Gas I4
Regular Gasoline H-4
20 City / 25 Hwy
26 City / 33 Hwy
166 hp
180 hp
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
4
5
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
2.4L/144
2.5 L/152
161 @ 4000
178 @ 3700
166 @ 5800
180 @ 5800
Gas I4
Regular Gasoline H-4
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
20 City / 25 Hwy
26 City / 33 Hwy
7.5 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels
P215/70R16
P225/60HR17
16 x -TBD- in
17 X 7 in
N/A
Steel
Steel
Aluminum
Steel
Aluminum
P215/70R16
P225/60HR17
16 x -TBD- in
17 X 7 in
N/A
Compact
N/A
Compact in

Suspension
MacPherson strut
Strut
w/Coil Springs
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
w/Coil Springs
Strut

Steering
N/A
N/A
35 ft
35 ft
16
N/A
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
3
N/A

Measurements
N/A
32 in
101 in
105 in
38 in
40 in
N/A
35 in
N/A
43 in
72 in
72 in
62 in
62 in
N/A
49 in
7 in
9 in
Not Available in
N/A
25 ft³
30 ft³
70 in
68 in
170 in
183 in
62 in
62 in
52 in
57 in
N/A
37 in
55 in
55 in
48 in
54 in
75 ft³
74 ft³
4
5
57 in
58 in
41 in
43 in
104 ft³
111 ft³
N/A
N/A
N/A
71 in
Not Available ft³
N/A
39 in
39 in
N/A
N/A
43 in
41 in
N/A

Weight & Capacity
1,500 lbs
N/A
150 lbs
150 lbs
N/A
225 lbs
150 lbs
N/A
1,500 lbs
1,500 lbs
0 lbs
16 gal
17 gal
1,500 lbs
1,500 lbs
N/A
3,515 lbs
3,510 lbs
N/A
N/A

Safety
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard

Entertainment
Standard

Electrical
440
N/A
105
N/A

Brakes
11.1 x -TBD- in
12 in
Yes
Yes
Not Available
N/A
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc
11.1 x -TBD- in
12 in
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes

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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