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2009 Element Specifications
| Engineering | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Displacement (cc) | 2354 | 2354 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) | 166 @ 5800 | 166 @ 5800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 161 @ 4000 | 161 @ 4000 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6500 | 6500 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 87 x 99 | 87 x 99 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7: 1 | 9.7: 1 |
| Valve Train | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | Standard | Standard |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | Standard | Standard |
| Real Time 4WD | Available | Available |
| CARB Emissions Rating | LEV-2 | LEV-2 |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | Standard | Standard |
| 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups[1] | Standard | Standard |
| Transmissions | ||
| LX | EX | |
| 5-Speed Manual Transmission: Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.533, 2nd: 2.042, 3rd: 1.355, 4th: 1.028, 5th: 0.825, Reverse: 3.583, Final Drive: 4.765 | 4WD Only | |
| 5-Speed Automatic Transmission: Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.786, 2nd: 1.614, 3rd: 1.082, 4th: .773, 5th: .566, Reverse: 2.000, Final Drive: 4.500 | Standard | 2WD/Available 4WD |
| Body/Suspension/Chassis | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Unit-Body Construction | Standard | Standard |
| Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | Standard | Standard |
| Compact Double Wishbone Rear Suspension | Standard | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 30.0 / 21.0 | 30.0 / 21.0 |
| Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 3.26 | 3.26 |
| Steering Ratio | 16.2 | 16.2 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 34.9 | 34.9 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | 11.1 / 11.1 | 11.1 / 11.1 |
| Wheels | 16" with Full Covers | 16" Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | P215 / 70 R16 99S | P215 / 70 R16 99S |
| Exterior Measurements | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 101.4 | 101.4 |
| Length (in.) | 169.9 | 169.9 |
| Height (in.) | 70.4 | 70.4 |
| Width (in.) | 71.6 | 71.6 |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 62.1 / 62.3 | 62.1 / 62.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in., unladen) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Approach/Departure Angles (degrees) | 25.6 / 26.3 | 25.6 / 26.3 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., 2WD AT) | 3515 | 3540 / 3547 (with Navigation) |
| Curb Weight (lbs., 4WD AT) | 3624 | 3641 / 3648 (with Navigation) |
| Curb Weight (lbs., MT) | 3570 (4WD) | |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.)[2] | 1500 | 1500 |
| Interior Measurements | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) | 43.3 / 38.0 | 43.3 / 38.0 |
| Legroom (in., front/rear) | 41.0 / 39.1 | 41.0 / 39.1 |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) | 57.1 / 52.2 | 57.1 / 52.2 |
| Hiproom (in., front/rear) | 55.0 / 47.6 | 55.0 / 47.6 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 2nd-row) | 25.1 | 25.1 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.,maximum) | 74.6 | 74.6 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 103.6 | 103.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
| EPA Mileage Estimates[3] /Capacities | ||
| LX | EX | |
| 5-Speed Automatic (2WD; City/Highway/Combined) | 20 / 25 / 22 | 20 / 25 / 22 |
| 5-Speed Manual (4WD; City/Highway/Combined) | 18 / 23 / 20 | |
| 5-Speed Automatic (4WD; City/Highway/Combined) | 19 / 24 / 21 | 19 / 24 / 21 |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Coolant System (qt., MT/AT) | 7.6 / 7.5 | 7.6 / 7.5 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Safety | ||
| LX | EX | |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | Standard | Standard |
| Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | Standard | Standard |
| Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) | Standard | Standard |
| Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | Standard | Standard |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | Standard | Standard |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard | Standard |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | Standard | Standard |
| Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | Standard | Standard |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)[4] | Standard | Standard |
| Side-Impact Door Beams | Standard | Standard |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) | Standard | Standard |
| Wave Key and Immobilizer System | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Features | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Wide-Opening Side Cargo Doors | Standard | Standard |
| Variable Windshield Wipers | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Wiper/Washer | Standard | Standard |
| Roof-Mounted Antenna | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Entry System | Standard | Standard |
| Power Side Mirrors | Standard | Standard |
| Green-Tinted Glass | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Privacy Glass | Standard | Standard |
| Clamshell Tailgate | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | |
| Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard |
| Chrome Exhaust Finisher | Standard | |
| Comfort & Convenience | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | Standard | Standard |
| Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Rearview Camera[5] | Available (5AT only) | |
| Power Front Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Ventilation Windows | Standard | Standard |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | Cruise | Cruise/Audio |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Navigation Controls | with Navigation | |
| Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard |
| Instrument Panel-Mounted Shifter | Standard | Standard |
| Lower Instrument Panel Storage Compartment | Standard | |
| Sliding Sun Visor Extensions | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Storage Compartment | Standard | |
| Map Lights | Standard | |
| Dome Light | Standard | Standard |
| Ambient Console Lighting | with Navigation (Blue) | |
| Urethane-Coated Utility Floor | Standard | Standard |
| Beverage Holders, Front and Rear | Standard | Standard |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | Front | Front / Rear |
| Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Rear with Bottle Holders | Standard | Standard |
| Driver- and Passenger-Side Seatback Pockets | Standard | |
| Driver-Side Seatback Bungees, Front and Rear | Standard | |
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Standard |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4) | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Area Storage Bins | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Area Hooks (2) | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Area Light | Standard | Standard |
| Center Console | Removable Cooler | |
| Seating | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | Standard | Standard |
| Water-Resistant FXC™ (Fabric for Extreme Conditions) Seat Fabric | Front | Front and Rear |
| Adjustable Head Restraints | Standard | Standard |
| Driver and Passenger-Side Armrests | Standard | |
| Removable, Flip-Up Rear Seats | Standard | Standard |
| Fold-Flat-Capable Seating | Standard | Standard |
| Audio Systems | ||
| LX | EX | |
| 120-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers and Clock | Standard | |
| 270-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer | Standard | |
| MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability[6] | Standard | |
| MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | |
| USB Audio Interface[7] | with Navigation | |
| XM® Radio[8] | Standard | |
| CD Text Display Capability | Standard | |
| Instrumentation | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Backlit Gauges | Blue | Blue |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard |
| Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) | Standard | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)[4] | Standard | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)-On Indicator | Standard | Standard |
| Maintenance Minder System | Standard | Standard |
| Door-/Tailgate-Open Indicator | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators | Standard | Standard |
| Low-Fuel Indicator | Standard | Standard |
| Low-Oil-Pressure Indicator | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Gauge | Standard | |
| Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Cap Indicator | Standard | Standard |
[1] Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details.
[2] Towing requires the addition of the Honda accessory trailer hitch and hitch ball. Consult your local Honda dealer for additional towing information.
[3] EPA-estimated mpg 20/25/22 (city/highway/combined 2WD AT), 19/24/21 (city/highway/combined 4WD AT) and 18/23/20 (city/highway/combined 2WD and 4WD manual). Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel-economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
[4] For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. See your local Honda dealer for details.
[5] The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available on the Element EX automatic-transmission models in the United States, except Alaska. See your local Honda dealer for details.
[6] Windows Media® is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
[7] The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[8] Required XM Radio subscription sold separately after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions are governed by the XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com/serviceterms. Other fees and taxes apply after trial period; see XM Customer Agreement for details. Fees and programming subject to change. Service not available in Canada, Alaska, or Hawaii. © 2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
