2009 Honda Element LX specs & colors
Sport Utility
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MSRP
- 2WD 5dr Auto LX $20,275
- 4WD 5dr Auto LX $21,475
- 2WD 5dr Auto EX $22,385
- 4WD 5dr Man EX $22,785
- 2WD 5dr Man SC $23,270
- 4WD 5dr Auto EX $23,585
- 2WD 5dr Auto SC $24,070
- 2WD 5dr Auto EX w/Navi $24,085
- 4WD 5dr Auto EX w/Navi $25,285
- 2WD 5dr Auto SC w/Navi $25,770
Key specs
Color options
Interior
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Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 2WD Sport Utility |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Displacement | 2.4L/144 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 161 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 166 @ 5800 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 318.00 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 22 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 397.50 mi |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.79 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.00 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.57 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.61 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.73 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.08 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.50 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Compact |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front | Control-Link |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| 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 |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.9 gal |
| Steering Type | Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.26 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.9 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.2 |
| Front Tire Size | P215/70SR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/70SR16 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 150 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 150 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1500 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3515 lbs |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 25.1 ft³ |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 38.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.2 in |
| Height, Overall | 70.4 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Second Leg Room | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 74.6 ft³ |
| Track Width, Rear | 62.3 in |
| Passenger Volume | 103.6 ft³ |
| Min Ground Clearance | 6.9 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
| Length, Overall | 169.9 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 46.0 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.0 in |
| Front Head Room | 43.3 in |
| Track Width, Front | 62.1 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 66.7 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.0 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.6 in |
| Second Hip Room | 47.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in |
| Coin holder | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| Urethane-coated utility floor | Standard |
| Cargo area-inc: light, storage bins, (4) tie-down anchors, (2) hooks | Standard |
| Steering wheel-mounted cruise controls | Standard |
| 120-watt AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers, clock | Standard |
| 2.4L DOHC MPFI 16-valve i-VTEC I4 engine | Standard |
| Control-link MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| Immobilizer theft-deterrent system | Standard |
| Side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Dome light | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Roof-mounted antenna | Standard |
| Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags | Standard |
| Front & rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Front 12V pwr outlet | Standard |
| Front side-impact airbags-inc: passenger-side occupant position detection system | Standard |
| Rear seat heater ducts | Standard |
| FXC water-resistant front seating surfaces | Standard |
| Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Rear privacy glass | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| P215/70SR16 all-season tires | Standard |
| 16" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | Standard |
| Side curtain airbags w/rollover sensor, front & rear | Standard |
| Drive-by-wire throttle system | Standard |
| Instrument panel w/blue backlit gauges-inc: tachometer, digital odometer, (2) digital trip meters, fuel & coolant temp | Standard |
| Pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Multi-reflector halogen headlights | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Adjustable head restraints in all seating positions | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Sliding sunvisor extensions | Standard |
| Maintenance Minder system | Standard |
| Rear window wiper w/washer | Standard |
| Compact double wishbone rear suspension | Standard |
| 4-passenger seating | Standard |
| 3-point seat belts in all positions-inc: front seat belt automatic tensioning system | Standard |
| Adjustable steering column | Standard |
| Rear ventilation windows | Standard |
| Pwr door/tailgate locks | Standard |
| Front & rear flat-folding seats | Standard |
| Indicator lights-inc: door/tailgate open, low-fuel, low-oil pressure, passenger-side airbag-off indicator, vehicle stability assist-on, fuel cap | Standard |
| Lower instrument panel storage compartment | Standard |
| Pwr front windows w/driver auto-up/down | Standard |
| Removable flip-up rear seats | Standard |
| Green tinted glass | Standard |
| Remote entry system | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Wide-opening side cargo doors | Standard |
| Front & rear door pocket storage bins w/rear bin bottle holders | Standard |
| Clamshell tailgate | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control | Standard |
| Variable pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Instrument panel-mounted shifter | Standard |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | Standard |
| Cloth front bucket seats-inc: driver seat manual height adjustment | Standard |
| 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Front & rear beverage holders | Standard |
| Air conditioning w/air-filtration system | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Lockable glove box | Standard |
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