| 2008 ELEMENT | LX | EX | SC |
| ENGINE | |||
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Displacement (cc) | 2354 | 2354 | 2354 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) | 166@5800 | 166@5500 | 166@5500 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 161@4000 | 161@4000 | 161@4000 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6500 | 6500 | 6500 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 87x99 | 87x99 | 87x99 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Valvetrain: 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC | x | x | x |
| Fuel System: Multi-Point Fuel Injection | x | x | x |
| Alternator | 12V/105Ah | 12V/105Ah | 12V/105Ah |
| Battery | 12V/45Ah | 12V/45Ah | 12V/45Ah |
| Emissions Rating: LEV-II-LEV/Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 | x | x | |
| Ignition System: Electronic with Immobilizer | x | x | x |
| 100,000 Mile or More Tune-Up Internal | x | x | x |
| 100K+/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-ups* | |||
| *May vary with driving conditions. Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Exact mileage is determined by actual driving conditions. Please see your owner's manual for more details. | |||
| DRIVETRAIN | |||
| 5-speed Manual Transmission | x | x | x |
| Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.533, 2nd: 2.042, 3rd: 1.355, 4th: 1.028, 5th: 0.825, Reverse: 3.583, Final Drive: 4.765 | |||
| 5-speed Automatic Transmission (Available) | x | x | x |
| Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.786, 2nd: 1.614, 3rd 1.082, 4th: 0.733, 5th: 0.566, Reverse: 2.000, Final Drive: 4.500 | |||
| Real Time 4WD | Available | Available | |
| BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS | |||
| Body Type: Unit Body | x | x | x |
| Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | x | x | x |
| Compact Double Wishbone Rear Suspension | x | x | x |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) | 30.0/21.0 | 30.0/21.0 | 30.0/25.0 |
| Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering | x | x | x |
| Steering-Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.26 | 3.26 | 2.98 |
| Steering Ratio | 16.2 | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Turning Diameter, (curb-to-curb, ft.) | 34.9 | 34.9 | 36.9 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | 11.1x0.9/11.1x0.4 | 11.1x0.9/11.1x0.4 | 11.1x0.9/11.1x0.4 |
| Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA®) | x | x | x |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with EBD | x | x | x |
| Brake Assist | x | x | x |
| Wheels (in.) | 16x6.5 Steel | 16x6.5 Alloy | 18x7 Alloy |
| Tires: Standard All-Season | P215/70R16 | P215/70R16 | P225/55R18 |
| CAPACITIES | |||
| Crankcase (qt.) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Coolant System (gal.) | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |||
| Headroom 2WD (in., front/rear) | 43.3/38.0 | 43.3/38.0 | 43.3/38.0 |
| Headroom 4WD (in., front/rear) | 43.3/39.4 | 43.3/39.4 | |
| Legroom (in., front/rear) | 41.0/39.1 | 41.0/39.1 | 41.0/39.1 |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) | 57.1/52.2 | 57.1/52.2 | 57.1/52.2 |
| Hip Room (in., front/rear) | 55.0/47.6 | 55.0/47.6 | 55.0/47.6 |
| Cargo Area Measurements (max. in., LxWxH) | 66.7x38.7x46.0 | 66.7x38.7x46.0 | 66.7x38.7x46.0 |
| Passenger Volume 2WD (cu. ft., front/front and rear) | 58.6/103.6 | 58.6/103.6 | 58.6/103.6 |
| Passenger Volume 4WD (cu. ft., front/front and rear) | 58.6/105.4 | 58.6/105.4 | - |
| Cargo Volume 2WD (cu. ft., rear seats down/up/removed) | 25.1/70.1/74.6 | 25.1/70.1/74.6 | 25.1/70.1/74.6 |
| Cargo Volume 4WD (cu. ft., rear seats down/up/removed) | 26.0/72.7/77.1 | 26.0/72.7/77.1 | - |
| Total Interior Volume 2WD (cu. ft., maximum, rear seats removed) | 133.2 | 133.2 | 133.2 |
| Total Interior Volume 4WD (cu. ft., maximum, rear seats removed) | 135.7 | 135.7 | - |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |||
| Wheelbase (in.) | 101.4 | 101.4 | 101.4 |
| Length (in.) | 169.3 | 170.3 | 170.8 |
| Height (in.) | 70.4 | 70.4 | 69.5 |
| Width (in.) | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 62.1/62.3 | 62.1/62.3 | 62.1/62.5 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.2 |
| Curb Weight 2WD (lbs., MT.AT) | 3433/3499 | 3456/3523 | 3529/3596 |
| Curb Weight 4WD (lbs., MT.AT) | 3567/3645 | 3580/3661 | - |
| Weight Distribution 2WD (%, front/rear, MT) | 57/43 | 57/43 | 57/43 |
| Weight Distribution 4WD (%, front/rear, AT) | 56/44 | 56/44 | - |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES * | |||
| 5-Speed Manual 2WD (City/Highway) | 21/25 | 21/25 | 21/25 |
| 5-Speed Manual 4WD (City/Highway) | 21/24 | 21/24 | - |
| 5-Speed Automatic 2WD (City/Highway) | 22/27 | 22/27 | 22/27 |
| 5-Speed Automatic 4WD (City/Highway) | 21/26 | 21/26 | - |
| *Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. | |||