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Honda Element - Engine Specs
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Honda Element - Exterior Dimensions
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Engine	2WD DX	4WD DX	2WD EX	4WD EX
Engine Type	In-Line 4-Cylinder	In-Line 4-Cylinder	In-Line 4-Cylinder	In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head	Aluminum-Alloy	Aluminum-Alloy	Aluminum-Alloy	Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc)	2,354	2,354	2,354	2,354
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)	160 @ 5,500	160 @ 5,500	160 @ 5,500	160 @ 5,500
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)	161 @ 4,500	161 @ 4,500	161 @ 4,500	161 @ 4,500
Redline (rpm)	6,500	6,500	6,500	6,500
Bore and Stroke (mm)	87.0 x 99.0	87.0 x 99.0	87.0 x 99.0	87.0 x 99.0
Compression Ratio	9.7 : 1	9.7 : 1	9.7 : 1	9.7 : 1
Valve Train: 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fuel System: Multi-Point Fuel Injection	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Alternator	12V / 45Ah	12V / 45Ah	12V / 45Ah	12V / 45Ah
Battery	12V / 105Ah	12V / 105Ah	12V / 105Ah	12V / 105Ah
Emissions Rating: 2004 CA LEVII-LEV / (Federal Tier 2, Bin 5)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Ignition System: Electronic with Immobilizer	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tune-Up Interval	110,000 Miles	110,000 Miles	110,000 Miles	110,000 Miles

Powertrain	2WD DX	4WD DX	2WD EX	4WD EX
Type	FWD	Real Time 4WD	FWD	Real Time 4WD
5-Speed Manual Transmission	Standard	Available	Standard	Available
1st	3.533	3.533	3.533	3.533
2nd	2.042	2.042	2.042	2.042
3rd	1.355	1.355	1.355	1.355
4th	1.028	1.028	1.028	1.028
5th	0.825	0.825	0.825	0.825
Reverse	3.583	3.583	3.583	3.583
Final Drive	4.765	4.765	4.765	4.765
4-Speed Automatic Transmission	Available	Standard	Available	Standard
1st	2.864	2.864	2.864	2.864
2nd	1.535	1.535	1.535	1.535
3rd	1.081	1.081	1.081	1.081
4th	0.738	0.738	0.738	0.738
Reverse	2.000	2.000	2.000	2.000
Final Drive	4.438	4.438	4.438	4.438

Chassis		2WD DX	4WD DX	2WD EX	4WD EX
Body Type		Unit Body	Unit Body	Unit Body	Unit Body
Suspension	Front	Control-Link MacPherson Strut
Suspension	Rear	Compact Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar (mm)	Front	30.0	30.0	30.0	30.0
Stabilizer Bar (mm)	Rear	21.0	21.0	21.0	21.0
Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering		Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock		3.26	3.26	3.26	3.26
Steering Ratio		16.2	16.2	16.2	16.2
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)		34.9	34.9	34.9	34.9
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.)		11.1 x 0.9 / 11.1 x 0.4	11.1 x 0.9 / 11.1 x 0.4	11.1 x 0.9 / 11.1 x 0.4	11.1 x 0.9 / 11.1 x 0.4
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with EBD		-	-	Standard	Standard
Wheels (in.)		16 x 6.5 Steel	16 x 6.5 Steel	16 x 6.5 Alloy	16 x 6.5 Alloy
All-Season Tires (speed rating)		P215 / 70 R16 99(S)	P215 / 70 R16 99(S)	P215 / 70 R16 99(S)	P215 / 70 R16 99(S)

Exterior Dimensions		2WD DX	4WD DX	2WD EX	4WD EX
Wheelbase (in.)		101.4	101.4	101.4	101.4
Length (in.)		166.5	166.5	166.5	166.5
Height (in.)		74.0	74.0	74.0	74.0
Width (in.)		71.5	71.5	71.5	71.5
Track (in.)	Front	62.1	62.1	62.1	62.1
Track (in.)	Rear	62.3	62.3	62.3	62.3
Ground Clearance (in.)		6.9	6.9	6.9	6.9
Approach/Departure Angles		23.9° / 21.3°	23.9° / 21.3°	23.9° / 21.3°	23.9° / 21.3°
Curb Weight (lbs.)	Manual	3,352	3,489	3,414	3,544
Curb Weight (lbs.)	Auto.	3,403	3,456	3,456	3,595
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear)	Manual	58 / 42	56 / 44	58 / 42	56 / 44
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear)	Auto.	58 / 42	56 / 44	58 / 42	56 / 44
Towing Capacity (lbs.)		1500+	1500+	1500+	1500+

Interior Dimensions		2WD DX	4WD DX	2WD EX	4WD EX
Headroom (in.)	Front	43.3	43.3	43.3	43.3
Headroom (in.)	Rear	38.0	38.0	38.0	38.0
Legroom (in.)	Front	41.0	41.0	41.0	41.0
Legroom (in.)	Rear	39.1	39.1	39.1	39.1
Shoulder Room (in.)	Front	57.1	57.1	57.1	57.1
Shoulder Room (in.)	Rear	52.2	52.2	52.2	52.2
Hiproom (in.)	Front	55.0	55.0	55.0	55.0
Hiproom (in.)	Rear	47.6	47.6	47.6	47.6
Cargo Area Measurements (max. in., L x W x H)		66.7 x 38.7 x 46.0	66.7 x 38.7 x 46.0	66.7 x 38.7 x 46.0	66.7 x 38.7 x 46.0
EPA Interior Volume (cu. ft., maximum)		128.7	131.3	128.7	131.3
EPA Interior Volume (cu. ft., max., rear seats removed)		133.2	135.7	133.2	135.7
EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft., front/front and rear)		58.6 / 103.6	58.6 / 103.6	58.6 / 103.6	58.6 / 103.6
EPA Cargo Volume (cu. ft., rear seats down/up/removed)		25.1 / 70.1 / 74.6	26.0 / 72.7 / 77.1	25.1 / 70.1 / 74.6	26.0 / 72.7 / 77.1
Seating Capacity		4	4	4	4

EPA Mileage Estimates*	2WD DX	4WD DX	2WD EX	4WD EX
5-Speed Manual (City/Hwy)	21 / 23	20 / 23	21 / 23	20 / 23
4-Speed Automatic (City/Hwy)	21 / 25	20 / 24	21 / 25	20 / 24
Crankcase (qt.)	5.6	5.6	5.6	5.6
Coolant System (gal.)	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.9
Fuel (gal.)	15.9	15.9	15.9	15.9
Required Fuel	Regular Unleaded	Regular Unleaded	Regular Unleaded	Regular Unleaded
* Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA Mileage estimates were not available at the time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.

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