2009 Honda Element
MSRP
$26,990
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
2WD Sport Utility
passenger capacity
4
energuide estimate - city
10.5
energuide estimate - hwy
8.1
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
2.4L/144
sae net horsepower @ rpm
166 @ 5800
sae net torque @ rpm
161 @ 4000
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
60
wheelbase
101.4
length, overall
169.9
width, max w/o mirrors
80.6
height, overall
70.4
EnerGuide Estimate City
26.91
EnerGuide Estimate Hwy
34.88
Passenger Volume
103.6
Base Curb Weight
3527
Cruising Range - City
1343.37
Cruising Range - Hwy
1741.40
Fuel System
MPFI
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.79
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.08
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.57
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.50
Suspension Type - Front
Control-link
Suspension Type - Rear
Compact
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
1.18
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.83
Front Tire Size
P215/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P215/70R16
Front Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.26
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34.9
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.1 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.1 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
43.3
Front Leg Room
41.0
Front Shoulder Room
57.1
Front Hip Room
55.0
Second Head Room
38.0
Second Leg Room
39.1
Second Shoulder Room
52.2
Second Hip Room
47.6
Track Width, Front
62.1
Track Width, Rear
62.3
Min Ground Clearance
6.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
74.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
25.1
Total Option Weight
0.00
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While the CR-V received a full redesign three years ago, the Element that shares its platform carries through virtually unchanged. Power comes from a 161-hp 2.4-litre engine with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is optional on mid-line versions, but all others send power to the front. The SC model gets unique wheels, body kit, and interior pieces, but even regular model features a big backseat and large cargo area.

 

Pros

Original box on wheels

Cons

Feeling its age