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Entertainment System
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Number of speakers | 7 | vs | 2 | The Element EX has an OK number of speakers, while the cube has very few | ||||||
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Has speed sensitive volume | No | vs | No | Neither offers speed-sensitive volume | ||||||
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CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
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premium radio | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers satellite radio | ||||||
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Has auxiliary audio input | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo | ||||||
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Has subwoofer | Yes | vs | No | The Element EX has a subwoofer to accurately produce deep bass frequencies in music | ||||||
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entertainment system | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers an entertainment system | ||||||
Safety Features
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antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
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Airbags | 4 | vs | 5 | OK number of airbags | ||||||
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Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Drum | The Element EX has good brakes for high-performance driving | ||||||
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child door locks | Not Available | vs | Standard | Keep kids safe in the rear seat with standard child door locks on the cube ; optional upgrade on the Element EX | ||||||
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Roadside assistance system | None | vs | None | |||||||
Practicality
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Passengers | 4 | vs | 5 | The cube has the usual number of seats, while the Element EX has very few | ||||||
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Highway driving range | 398 miles | vs | 396 miles | Very limited highway range | ||||||
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Cargo space | 74.6 ft3 | vs | 58.1 ft3 | Both have OK cargo room | ||||||
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front seats | 58.7 ft3 | vs | 54.6 ft3 | Both average size front seats | ||||||
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folding rear seats | Not Available | vs | Standard | The cube 's standard folding rear seat will get you extra cargo room; not available on the Element EX | ||||||
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power outlets | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power outlets | ||||||
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roof rails | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers roof rails | ||||||
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navigation system | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers a navigation system | ||||||
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Cupholders | 7 | vs | 11 | Both have a good number of cupholders but the cube is particularly good | ||||||
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front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Cost
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MSRP | $23,745 | vs | $15,500 | Inexpensive | ||||||
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In-city gas mileage | 20 mpg | vs | 25 mpg | The cube has great city mileage and the Element EX is pretty reasonable | ||||||
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basic warranty miles | 36,000 mile | vs | 36,000 mile | Shorter basic warranty | ||||||
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basic warranty years | 3 year | vs | 3 year | Shorter-lasting basic warranty | ||||||
Performance
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Horsepower | 166 HP @ 5,800 RPM | vs | 122 HP @ 5,200 RPM | Underpowered | ||||||
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Number of gears | 5 | vs | 6 | Average number of gears | ||||||
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Transmission | Automatic transmission | vs | Manual transmission | The Element EX's automatic transmission is convenient for stop-and-go traffic | ||||||
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paddle shifters | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers paddle shifters | ||||||
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Air compressor | None | vs | None | Neither has an air compressor for increased power output | ||||||
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Power-to-weight ratio | 21.3 lb/hp | vs | 22.7 lb/hp | Both Element EX and cube are sluggish relative to their competitors | ||||||
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Drivetrain type | two-wheel drive | vs | front-wheel drive | Neither has a good drivetrain for off-road or bad weather driving | ||||||
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Curb-to-curb turning radius | 34.9 ft | vs | 33.4 ft | Both vehicles can make tight turns | ||||||
Luxury Features
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moon roof | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers a sun roof | ||||||
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power seats | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither has a power seat option | ||||||
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keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
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leather | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers a leather interior | ||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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Rollover resistance | 3 stars | vs | 4 stars | The cube is 1.7x safer than the Element EX | ||||||
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Front driver crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Road Tests
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0-60 mph | 10.4 seconds | vs | 10.0 seconds | Both have sluggish 0-60 times | ||||||
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Braking distance at 60mph | 140 ft | vs | 149 ft | Both take longer to stop from 60mph | ||||||
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1/4 mile | 18.0 s @ 78 mph | vs | 17.7 s @ 79 mph | Both have pokey 1/4 mile times | ||||||
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Lateral acceleration | 0.77 g | vs | 0.8 g | Both have unremarkable cornering abilities | ||||||
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Top speed | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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