2009 Honda Element Specifications

2WD 5-Door Automatic EX
MSRP based on 2WD 5-Door Automatic EX
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.4L
EPA Class 2WD Sport Utility
Style Name 2WD Automatic EX
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification 2WD Sport Utility
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3540
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³) 103.6
Second Head Room (in) 38.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.1
Second Hip Room (in) 47.6
Front Head Room (in) 43.3
Second Leg Room (in) 39.1
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room (in) 55.0
Front Leg Room (in) 41.0
Second Shoulder Room (in) 52.2
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 169.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.9
Track Width, Front (in) 62.1
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.6
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 101.4
Track Width, Rear (in) 62.3
Height, Overall (in) 70.4
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 74.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 25.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 66.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 46.0
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) 38.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 25
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 22

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 166 @ 5800
Displacement 2.4L/144
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 161 @ 4000
Fuel System MPFI
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.61
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.00
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.57
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.08
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.50
Brakes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.1 x 0.9
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.1 x 0.4
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.2
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.26
Steering Type Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.9
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P215/70SR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size - TBD -
Front Tire Size P215/70SR16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Compact
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.18
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.83
Suspension Type - Front Control-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Double Wishbone

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake...
Brake assist
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control
Side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags
Front side-impact airbags-inc: passenger-side occupant position...
Side curtain airbags w/rollover sensor, front & rear
3-point seat belts in all positions-inc: front seat belt...
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 150
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