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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2010 Honda Element2009 Honda Fit
Starting MSRP
$20,525
$14,750
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
MPG
20 City / 25 Hwy
27 City / 33 Hwy
Horsepower
166 hp
117 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2010 Honda Element2009 Honda Fit
Displacement
2.4L/144
1.5L/91.4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
161 @ 4000
106 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
166 @ 5800
117 @ 6600
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
20 City / 25 Hwy
27 City / 33 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.5 qts
5.1 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2010 Honda Element2009 Honda Fit
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
15 x -TBD- in
Front Tire Size
P215/70SR16
P175/65SR15
Rear Tire Size
P215/70SR16
P175/65SR15
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
15 x -TBD- in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2010 Honda Element2009 Honda Fit
Suspension Type - Front
Control-Link
Macpherson strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear
Compact
Torsion beam

Steering

Steering comparison
2010 Honda Element2009 Honda Fit
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
13
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
34 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
2
Steering Type
Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion
Electric pwr rack & pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2010 Honda Element2009 Honda Fit
Second Hip Room
48 in
51 in
Passenger Capacity
4
5
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
52 in
51 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
52 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
58 in
Wheelbase
101 in
98 in
Height, Overall
70 in
60 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
35 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
59 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
67 in
Min Ground Clearance
7 in
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Front Head Room
43 in
40 in
Second Head Room
38 in
39 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
Not available
21 ft³
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Length, Overall
170 in
162 in
Passenger Volume
104 ft³
91 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
Not available
57 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Not available
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
75 ft³
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
25 ft³
Not available
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
39 in
Not available
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box (Area) Height
46 in
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
67 in
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2010 Honda Element2009 Honda Fit
Base Curb Weight
3,515 lbs
2,489 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
11 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
Not Available lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2010 Honda Element2009 Honda Fit
Stability Control
Standard
Not available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2010 Honda Element2009 Honda Fit
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2010 Honda Element2009 Honda Fit
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.1 x – TBD – in
Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.1 x – TBD – in
10.3 x -TBD- in
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
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