Emerson Wong asked:
Honda offers a wide range of vehicles, from the nimble, fuel-efficient Fit to the triumphantly returning Insight and the inimitable Odyssey. However, the fact remains that two of Honda’s top offerings, in terms of buyer popularity, are the Element and the Pilot. Which should you choose? If you find yourself in this conundrum, you’ll need to know the differences between the two vehicles.
While it might seem odd to contrast the two vehicles, with the Element built on the CR-V platform and the Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline sharing a platform, it can be done with little real trouble. So, what do these two vastly different vehicles have in common?
Well, for starters, they’re both SUVs, though the Pilot is certainly the larger of the two. However, the Element is no slouch and offers almost as much interior space as the Pilot, even though the package is definitely smaller.
In terms of potential cargo space, the Pilot comes in with 87 cubic feet, while the Element serves up an impressive 74.6 cubic feet (that’s maximum cargo space, though; you’ll find only 25.1 cubic feet behind the second row seats).
In terms of power, the two differ, as well. The Pilot offers Honda’s powerful V6, which also powers the Odyssey and the Ridgeline. The Element uses the CR-V 4-cylinder engine, which offers 166 hp, at 5800 RPM. The Pilot, in comparison, offers 250 at 5700 RPM. Of course, the Element weighs in less than the Pilot, so that power to weight ratio might not mean as much as it looks like in black and white.
For those who want to take their ride off-road, the Pilot is available in 4-wheel drive, while the Element only comes in 2-wheel drive. Of course, the body style of the Element doesn’t exactly lend itself to off-road use (but who in their right mind wants to muddy up their Pilot?).
In terms of passenger capacity, the Pilot wins out, as well, bringing three rows of seating to the party (thought that back row might not be the most comfortable place for long-legged folks to recline). The Element has only two rows of seating, but offers 64 seating arrangements (the seats are removable and completely adjustable - flexibility that you will not find in the Pilot).
Therefore, it seems that we have two worthy, though very different SUVs. The Pilot is an excellent choice for those who have to haul things (or burn rubber), while the Element is the perfect solution for drivers who want flexibility and plenty of options.
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