Compare 2010 Chevrolet HHR vs 2010 Honda Element

2010 Chevrolet HHR
2010 Honda Element
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FWD 4-Door LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
HHR FWD 4-Door LS 22 32 $17,971 $18,720
HHR FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 22 32 $18,931 $19,720
HHR FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT 22 30 $18,931 $19,720
HHR FWD 4-Door Panel LS 22 32 $18,268 $19,030
HHR FWD 4-Door Panel LT w/1LT 22 32 $19,228 $20,030
HHR FWD 4-Door Panel LT w/2LT 22 30 $19,228 $20,030
HHR FWD 4-Door SS 21 29 $25,204 $26,255
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2WD 5-Door Automatic EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Element 2WD 5-Door Automatic EX 20 25 $21,066 $22,635
Element 2WD 5-Door Automatic EX w/Navi 20 25 $22,643 $24,335
Element 2WD 5-Door Automatic LX 20 25 $19,109 $20,525
Element 2WD 5-Door Automatic SC 20 25 $22,629 $24,320
Element 4WD 5-Door Automatic EX 19 24 $22,225 $23,885
Element 4WD 5-Door Automatic EX w/Navi 19 24 $23,802 $25,585
Element 4WD 5-Door Automatic LX 19 24 $20,269 $21,775
Pricing
Invoice Price
$17,971
$21,066
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$18,720
$22,635
Monthly Payment Estimate
$312 / month
$377 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.4
8.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2010 Chevrolet HHR has love-it-or-hate-it styling, but it should appeal to those who want good cargo capability in an economical ride. Ideally suited for a wide range of users with the common need to haul stuff, the 2010 Honda Element is a surprising fun and fuel-efficient.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 20 mpg
Highway
32 mpg 25 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
39.5 39.1
Front Head Room (in)
39.6 43.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.4 103.6
Second Hip Room (in)
50.6 47.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.5 57.1
Second Head Room (in)
39.0 38.0
Passenger Capacity
5 4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.7 52.2
Front Leg Room (in)
40.6 41.0
Front Hip Room (in)
50.1 55.0
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.1 71.6
Track Width, Front (in)
58.7 62.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.3 6.9
Length, Overall (in)
176.2 169.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
63.1 70.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
58.7 62.3
Wheelbase (in)
103.5 101.4
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 46.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 66.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
57.7 74.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
25.2 25.1
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 38.7
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.65 x 1.02 11.1 x – TBD –
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA 11.1 x – TBD –
Brake Type
Power Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
9.84 x 1.7 NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.0 15.9
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18.5 16.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36 34.9
Steering Type
Variable electric Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.5 3.26
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R16 P215/70SR16
Rear Tire Order Code
QDB NA
Front Tire Size
P215/55R16 P215/70SR16
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code
QDB NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3013 3540
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.4 7.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
150 @ 4800 161 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
LE8 NA
Displacement
2.2L/134 2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 6100 166 @ 5800
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection MPFI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 20
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 22
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.18 1.08
Trans Type
5 5
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 0.57
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17 2.00
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.76 1.61
Trans Order Code
MM5 NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.17 4.50
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.89 0.77
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.38 2.79
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet HHR Honda Element
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA 0.83
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
strut-type MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 1.18
Suspension Type - Rear
Semi-independent Compact
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
torsion beam Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Control-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.2 8.5
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 - TBD -

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