2008 Element Specifications
| Engineering | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder | |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy | |
| Displacement (cc) | 2354 | |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 166 @ 5800 | |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 161 @ 4000 | |
| Redline (rpm) | 6500 | |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 87 x 99 | |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7: 1 | |
| Valve Train | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® | |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | Standard | |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | Standard | |
| Real Time 4-Wheel Drive™ | Available | |
| CARB Emissions Rating | LEV-2 | |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | Standard | |
| 100,000 Miles-or-More Tune-Up Interval* | Standard | |
| Transmissions | ||
| LX | EX | |
| 5-Speed Manual Transmission | Standard | |
| 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available) | Standard | |
| Body/Suspension/Chassis | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Unit-Body Construction | Standard | |
| Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | Standard | |
| Compact Double Wishbone Rear Suspension | Standard | |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 30.0 / 21.0 | |
| Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 3.26 | |
| Steering Ratio | 16.2 | |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 34.9 | |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | 11.1 / 11.1 | |
| Wheels | 16" with Full Covers | 16" Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | P215 / 70 R16 99S | |
| Exterior Measurements | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 101.4 | |
| Length (in.) | 169.3 | 170.3 |
| Height (in.) | 70.4 | |
| Width (in.) | 71.5 | |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 62.1 / 62.3 | |
| Ground Clearance (in., unladen) | 6.9 | |
| Approach/Departure Angles (degrees) | 25.8 / 27.8 | |
| Curb Weight (lbs., 2WD MT/2WD AT) | 3433 / 3499 | 3456 / 3523 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., 4WD MT/4WD AT) | 3567 / 3645 | 3580 / 3661 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear; 2WD) | 57 / 43 | |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear; 4WD) | 56 / 44 | |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | 1500 | |
| Interior Measurements | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) 2WD | 43.3 / 38.0 | |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) 4WD | 43.3 / 39.4 | |
| Legroom (in., front/rear) | 41.0 / 39.1 | |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) | 57.1 / 52.2 | |
| Hiproom (in., front/rear) | 55.0 / 47.6 | |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 2nd-row 2WD / 4WD) | 25.1 / 26.0 | |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.,maximum; 2WD / 4WD) | 74.6 / 77.1 | |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft., 2WD / 4WD) | 103.6 / 105.4 | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | |
| Epa Mileage Estimates/Capacities† | ||
| LX | EX | |
| 5-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined; 2WD) | 18/23/20 | |
| 5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined; 2WD) | 20/25/22 | |
| 5-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined; 4WD) | 18/23/20 | |
| 5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined; 4WD) | 19/24/21 | |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 5.6 | |
| Coolant System (qt., MT/AT) | 7.6 / 7.5 | |
| Fuel (gal.) | 15.9 | |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded | |
| Safety | ||
| LX | EX | |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | Standard | |
| Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | Standard | |
| Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) | Standard | |
| Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | Standard | |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | Standard | |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard | |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | Standard | |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | Standard | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Standard | |
| Side-Impact Door Beams | Standard | |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | Standard | |
| Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System | Standard | |
| Exterior Features | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Removable Skylight with Tilt Feature | 4WD models only | |
| Side Cargo Doors | Standard | |
| 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers | Standard | |
| Rear Window Wiper/Washer | Standard | |
| Roof-Mounted Antenna | Standard | |
| Remote Entry System | Standard | |
| Power Side Mirrors | Standard | |
| Composite Body Panels | Black | Body Colored |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard | |
| Body-Colored Bumpers | ||
| Body-Colored Side Sills and Roof Moldings | ||
| Green-Tinted Glass | Standard | |
| Rear Privacy Glass | Standard | |
| Clamshell Tailgate | Standard | |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | |
| Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights | Standard | |
| Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights | ||
| Chrome Exhaust Finisher | Standard | |
| Comfort & Convenience | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | Standard | |
| Power Front Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window | Standard | |
| Rear Ventilation Windows | Standard | |
| Power Door and Tailgate Locks | Standard | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls | Standard | |
| Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | |
| Instrument Panel-Mounted Shifter | Standard | |
| Lower Instrument Panel Storage Compartment | Standard | |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors | Standard | |
| Sliding Sun Visor Extensions | Standard | |
| Overhead Storage Compartment | Standard | |
| Map Lights | Standard | |
| Dome Light | Standard | |
| Urethane-Coated Utility Floor | Standard | |
| Beverage Holders, Front and Rear | Standard | |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | Front | Front / Rear |
| Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Rear with Bottle Holders | Standard | |
| Driver- and Passenger-Side Seatback Pockets | Standard | |
| Driver-Side Seatback Bungees, Front and Rear | Standard | |
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | Standard | |
| Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4) | Standard | |
| Cargo Area Storage Bins | Standard | |
| Cargo Area Hooks (2) | Standard | |
| Cargo Area Light | Standard | |
| Floor Mats and Carpeted Floor (1st- and 2nd-row) | ||
| Center Console | ||
| Seating | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | Standard | |
| Waterproof FXC™ (Fabric for Extreme Conditions) Seat Fabric | Front | Front and Rear |
| Adjustable Head Restraints | Standard | |
| Driver and Passenger-Side Armrests | Standard | |
| Removable, Flip-Up Rear Seats | Standard | |
| Fold-Flat-Capable Seating | 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 | Standard | |
| MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | |
| XM® Satellite Radio | Standard | |
| CD Text Display Capability | Standard | |
| Instrumentation | ||
| LX | EX | |
| Backlit Gauges | Blue | |
| Tachometer | Standard | |
| Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) | Standard | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator | Standard | |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)-On Indicator | Standard | |
| Maintenance Minder™ System | Standard | |
| Door-/Tailgate-Open Indicator | Standard | |
| Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators | Standard | |
| Low-Fuel Indicator | Standard | |
| Low-Oil-Pressure Indicator | Standard | |
| Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator | Standard | |
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes . Please see your owner's manual for more details.
† Based on 2008 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.
