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2005 Honda Element LX specs & colors
Sport Utility
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Gray / Green
Ecru / Royal Blue
Gray / Blue
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 2WD Sport Utility |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 45 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/144 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 160 @ 5500 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 161 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 397.50 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 333.90 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 21 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.58 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.04 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.53 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.83 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.36 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.03 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.77 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front | Control-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Compact |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.1 x 0.9 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.1 x 0.4 in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.9 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.9 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.26 |
| Steering Type | Var Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.2 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/70SR16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Front Tire Size | P215/70SR16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 150 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1500 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3371 lbs |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 6.9 in |
| Second Hip Room | 47.6 in |
| Length, Overall | 169.3 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.0 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.2 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Front Head Room | 43.3 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 46.0 in |
| Second Leg Room | 39.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.0 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 25.1 ft³ |
| Track Width, Front | 62.1 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 70.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 62.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.5 in |
| Passenger Volume | 103.6 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 74.6 ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 66.7 in |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Variable-assist pwr rack-and-pinion steering | Standard |
| 16" steel wheels | Standard |
| Direct ignition w/immobilizer | Standard |
| Clamshell tailgate | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers, clock | Standard |
| Pwr door/tailgate locks | Standard |
| Instrument panel gauges-inc: tachometer, digital odometer, (2) digital trip meters, coolant temp | Standard |
| Front 12V pwr outlet | Standard |
| Removable 50/50 split rear seats w/flip-up feature | Standard |
| Composite body panels | Standard |
| Dual-stage front airbags (SRS) | Standard |
| Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Instrument panel center storage compartment | Standard |
| Adjustable headrests & flat folding seats at all seating positions | Standard |
| Multi-reflector halogen headlights | Standard |
| 2.4L DOHC MPFI 16-valve i-VTEC I4 engine | Standard |
| P215/70SR16 all-season tires | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | Standard |
| Rear privacy glass | Standard |
| FXC waterproof front seating surfaces | Standard |
| Control-link MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar | Standard |
| 15.9 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Cargo area-inc: light, storage bins, (4) tie-downs, (2) hooks | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Adjustable steering column | Standard |
| City 21/hwy 25 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Front 3-point seat belts w/adjustable anchors, automatic tensioning system | Standard |
| Urethane coated utility floor | Standard |
| Sliding sunvisor extensions | Standard |
| Side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Door pocket storage bins | Standard |
| Indicator lights-inc: tailgate open, low fuel, low oil pressure, fuel cap | Standard |
| (3) front/(2) rear beverage holders | Standard |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/driver seat manual height adjustment | Standard |
| Rear seat heater ducts | Standard |
| Compact double wishbone rear suspension w/stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Swing-wide side cargo doors | Standard |
| Heat-rejecting green-tinted glass | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/auto-up/down driver window | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Rear 3-point seat belts | Standard |
| Air conditioning w/micron air-filtration system | Standard |
| Roof-mounted antenna | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Rear window wiper w/washer | Standard |
| Dome light | Standard |
| Instrument panel-mounted shifter | Standard |
| 2-speed/intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Pwr mirrors | Standard |
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