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Honda Insight vs. Honda Element Feature Comparison

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Honda Element

  

Model Year 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011
Model Insight Insight Insight Element Element
Trim Base LX EX LX EX
Engines  
1.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
107 hp@6000
99 lb-ft@5000		 1.5L I4 Hybrid<br>DOHC-4v<br>107 hp@6000 <br>99 lb-ft@5000 is a standard feature. 1.5L I4 Hybrid<br>DOHC-4v<br>107 hp@6000 <br>99 lb-ft@5000 is a standard feature. 1.5L I4 Hybrid<br>DOHC-4v<br>107 hp@6000 <br>99 lb-ft@5000 is a standard feature.    
2.4L I4
OHC-4v
166 hp@5500
161 lb-ft@4000		       2.4L I4<br>OHC-4v<br>166 hp@5500 <br>161 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature. 2.4L I4<br>OHC-4v<br>166 hp@5500 <br>161 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
CVT CVT is a standard feature. CVT is a standard feature.      
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     7-speed manually-shiftable CVT is a standard feature.    
5-speed automatic       5-speed automatic is a standard feature. 5-speed automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
AWD       AWD is an optional feature. AWD is an optional feature.
Tires  
175/65R15 tires 175/65R15 tires is a standard feature. 175/65R15 tires is a standard feature. 175/65R15 tires is a standard feature.    
215/70R16 tires       215/70R16 tires is a standard feature. 215/70R16 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 160W, 2 speakers Unbranded, 160W, 2 speakers is a standard feature.        
Unbranded, 160W, 4 speakers   Unbranded, 160W, 4 speakers is a standard feature.      
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers     Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers is a standard feature.    
Unbranded, 4 speakers       Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature.  
Unbranded, 270W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)         Unbranded, 270W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control   Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.    
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt steering wheel, manual       Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.         4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.   Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.     Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.    
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.         Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).       Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.       Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.    
Console without shifter       Console without shifter is a standard feature.  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgateDo not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.         Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature.
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.
Overhead console storage compartments         Overhead console storage compartments is a standard feature.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.           Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Removable cooler consoleCenter console that can be removed for use as a cooler.           Removable cooler console is a standard feature.
Center console that can be removed for use as a cooler.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.    
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Intermittent wipers Intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Intermittent wipers is a standard feature.   Intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.       Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.    
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Exterior  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.           Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows       Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.
Skid plate (one)Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.         Skid plate (one) is a standard feature. Skid plate (one) is a standard feature.
Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel     Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.   Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.   Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.       Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature.    
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD player CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.       Navigation system is an optional feature.    
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.           Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
SD Card slotSD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.       SD Card slot is an optional feature.    
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.     USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature.    
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.       Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature.    
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Detailed driving style feedbackDriving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time.   Detailed driving style feedback is a standard feature. Detailed driving style feedback is a standard feature. Detailed driving style feedback is a standard feature.    
Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time.
Digital instruments Digital instruments is a standard feature. Digital instruments is a standard feature. Digital instruments is a standard feature.    
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.       Heated mirrors is a standard feature.    
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.       Map lights is a standard feature.   Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.   Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.    
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors     Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.    
Visor mirror, driver     Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.   Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, passenger     Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.   Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 2-person split bench       Second-row 2-section 2-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 2-person split bench is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.    
Center armrest(s), front row   Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.   Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Floor mats   Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.    
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual recliner, second row seats       Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.
Removable second row seatsSeat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor.         Removable second row seats is a standard feature. Removable second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels     Alloy wheels is a standard feature.   Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Transmission  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.       Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is a standard feature.    
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.

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2011 Honda Insight Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 The available features included in my Honda Insight EX blew away the Prius at the same price point. see full Honda Insight review
2011 Honda Insight Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 There are more safety and luxury options on the Prius. You can tell Honda think the Insight will only be for econo car buyers, while the Prius is trying to appeal to mainstream buyers. see full Honda Insight review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 There are almost no options, which sucks. would have liked a moonroof, seat options, remote start, etc. see full Honda Insight review
 

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