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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2008 Honda CR-V2008 Honda Element
Starting MSRP
$20,700
$18,980
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
MPG
20 City / 27 Hwy
18 City / 23 Hwy
Horsepower
166 hp
166 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
4
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2008 Honda CR-V2008 Honda Element
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
2.4L/144
2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
166 @ 5800
166 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
161 @ 4200
161 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
20 City / 27 Hwy
18 City / 23 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.5 qts
7.6 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2008 Honda CR-V2008 Honda Element
Front Tire Size
P225/65R17
P215/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P225/65R17
P215/70R16
Spare Tire Size
Compact
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2008 Honda CR-V2008 Honda Element
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Control-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link
Compact
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Independent
Double Wishbone

Steering

Steering comparison
2008 Honda CR-V2008 Honda Element
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
16
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2008 Honda CR-V2008 Honda Element
Passenger Capacity
5
4
Passenger Volume
104 ft³
104 ft³
Front Head Room
41 in
43 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
57 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
55 in
Second Head Room
39 in
38 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
39 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
52 in
Second Hip Room
55 in
48 in
Wheelbase
103 in
101 in
Length, Overall
178 in
169 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
72 in
Height, Overall
66 in
70 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
62 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
62 in
Min Ground Clearance
7 in
7 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
67 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
39 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
46 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
73 ft³
75 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
36 ft³
25 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2008 Honda CR-V2008 Honda Element
Base Curb Weight
3,389 lbs
3,433 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
150 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
16 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2008 Honda CR-V2008 Honda Element
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2008 Honda CR-V2008 Honda Element
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2008 Honda CR-V2008 Honda Element
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.7 x -TBD- in
11.1 x 0.9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.0 x -TBD- in
11.1 x 0.4 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
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