The Honda Element, "a dorm room on wheels," breaks with traditional automotive styling and packaging norms to combine the best features of a pickup truck, minivan and an SUV wrapped in an innovative and versatile package. Using Honda's latest engine and emissions technology, the Element delivers fun driving performance while meeting stringent LEV-2 emissions requirements. Its 2.4-liter, i-VTEC, 4-cylinder engine with 160 horsepower is coupled with either a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission that delivers exceptional efficiency in this popular new light truck.
| SPECIFICATIONS | . |
| ENGINE | . |
| Engine Type | Aluminum Alloy In-Line 4 |
| Displacement (liters / cc) | 2.4 / 2354 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) | 160 @ 5500 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 161 @ 4500 |
| Valve Train | DOHC 16-Valve i-VTEC |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Ignition System | Electronic w/ Immobilizer |
| Emissions Ratings (CA / Federal) | LEVII-LEV / Tier 2, Bin 5 |
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| POWERTRAIN | . |
| Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic, Manual 5-Speed |
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| CHASSIS | . |
| Body Type | Unit Body |
| Suspension (front / rear) | MacPherson Strut / Double Wishbone |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm, front / rear) | 30.0 / 21.0 |
| Steering | Variable Assist, Power Rack-and-Pinion |
| Brakes | 4-Wheel Disc w/ Anti-Lock Braking System |
| Wheels | 16" Steel |
| Tires | P215 / 70 R16 99(S) |
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| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | . |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 101.4 |
| Length (in.) | 166.5 |
| Height (in.) | 70.4 |
| Width (in.) | 71.5 |
| Track (in., front / rear) | 62.1 / 62.3 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., MT / AT) | 3,352 / 3,403 |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | 1500 |
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| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | . |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 25.1 - 74.6 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft., front/front and rear) | 58.6 / 103.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
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| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES / FUEL CAPACITY | . |
| 5-Speed Manual (City / Highway) | 21 / 25 |
| 4-Speed Automatic (City / Highway) | 22 / 26 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 15.9 |
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| MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE (MSRP) | . |
| 5-Speed Manual | $16,100 |
| 4-Speed Automatic | $16,900 |
