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2011 Honda Element LX 2WD
2024 Kia Soul LX IVT
$20,825 Starting Price (MSRP)
$20,190 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model Element Sub-Model Soul
Make Honda Make Kia
Model Element Model Soul
Model Year 2011 Honda Element Model Year 2024 Kia Soul
Year 2011 Year 2024
MSRP $20,825 MSRP $20,190
Engine 2.4L Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 5-Speed Automatic Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Horsepower 166 hp Horsepower 147 hp
Torque 161 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Torque 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
City 20 MPG City 29 MPG
Highway 25 MPG Highway 35 MPG
Combined 22 MPG Combined 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.9 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 14.3 gallons
Cruising Range City 318 miles Cruising Range City 414.7 miles
Cruising Range Highway 397.5 miles Cruising Range Highway 500.5 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 34.9 ft Turning Diameter 34.8 ft
Wheels Type Steel Wheels Wheels Type Steel Wheels
Front Suspension MacPherson strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Double Wishbone Rear Suspension Torsion Beam
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Not Available Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,515 lbs Curb Weight 2,888 lbs
Ground Clearance 6.9 in Ground Clearance N/A
Wheelbase 101.4 in Wheelbase 102.4 in
Front Wheel Size 16" x TBD Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size 16" x TBD Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Front Tire P215/70R16 Front Tire P205/60HR16
Rear Tire P215/70R16 Rear Tire P205/60HR16
Front Width 62.1 in Front Width 62 in
Max Width 71.6 in Max Width 70.9 in
Height 70.4 in Height 63 in
Length 169.9 in Length 165.2 in
Front Seat Headroom 43.3 in Front Seat Headroom 39.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 57.1 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room 55 in Front Seat Hip Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 41 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom 38 in Rear Seat Headroom 39.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 52.2 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 47.6 in Rear Seat Hip Room N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room 39.1 in Rear Seat Leg Room 38.8 in
HD Radio N/A HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio N/A Satellite Radio Not Available
MP3 Player N/A MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input N/A Auxiliary Audio Input Not Available
Bluetooth Connection N/A Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System N/A Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System N/A Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration N/A Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A WiFi Hotspot Not Available