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2003 Honda Element Specifications

8/26/2002 8:27:00 PM

2003 Honda Element
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2WD DX
4WD DX
2WD EX
4WD EX
ENGINE . . . .
Engine Type
In-Line
4-Cylinder
In-Line
4-Cylinder
In-Line
4-Cylinder
In-Line
4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head
Aluminum-Alloy
Aluminum-Alloy
Aluminum-Alloy
Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc)
2,354
2,354
2,354
2,354
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)
160 @ 5,500
160 @ 5,500
160 @ 5,500
160 @ 5,500
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
161 @ 4,500
161 @ 4,500
161 @ 4,500
161 @ 4,500
Redline (rpm)
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
Bore and Stroke (mm)
87.0 x 99.0
87.0 x 99.0
87.0 x 99.0
87.0 x 99.0
Compression Ratio
9.7 : 1
9.7 : 1
9.7 : 1
9.7 : 1
Valve Train: 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC
X
X
X
X
Fuel System: Multi-Point Fuel Injection
X
X
X
X
Alternator
12V / 45Ah
12V / 45Ah
12V / 45Ah
12V / 45Ah
Battery
12V / 105Ah
12V / 105Ah
12V / 105Ah
12V / 105Ah
Emissions Rating: 2004 CA LEVII-LEV / (Federal Tier 2, Bin 5)
X
X
X
X
Ignition System: Electronic with Immobilizer
X
X
X
X
110,000 Mile Tune-Up Interval
X
X
X
X
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DRIVETRAIN
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Type
FWD
Real Time 4WD
FWD
Real Time 4WD
5-Speed Manual Transmission
X
Available 5/03
X
Available 5/03
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.533, 2nd: 2.042, 3rd: 1.355, 4th: 1.028, 5th: 0.825, Reverse: 3.583 Final Drive: 4.765
4-Speed Automatic Transmission (available)
X
X
X
X
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.684, 2nd: 1.535, 3rd: 1.081, 4th: 0.738, Reverse: 2.000, Final Drive: 4.438
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BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
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Body Type: Unit Body
X
X
X
X
Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
X
X
X
X
Compact Double Wishbone Rear Suspension
X
X
X
X
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear)
30.0 / 21.0
30.0 / 21.0
30.0 / 21.0
30.0 / 21.0
Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering
X
X
X
X
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock
3.26
3.26
3.26
3.26
Steering Ratio
16.2
16.2
16.2
16.2
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)
34.9
34.9
34.9
34.9
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.)
11.1 x 0.9 /
11.1 x 0.4
11.1 x 0.9 /
11.1 x 0.4
11.1 x 0.9 /
11.1 x 0.4
11.1 x 0.9 /
11.1 x 0.4
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with EBD
X
X
Wheels (in.)
16 x 6.5 Steel
16 x 6.5 Steel
16 x 6.5 Alloy
16 x 6.5 Alloy
All-Season Tires (speed rating)
P215 / 70 R16 99(S)
P215 / 70 R16 99(S)
P215 / 70 R16 99(S)
P215 / 70 R16 99(S)
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INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
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Headroom (in., front/rear)
43.3 / 38.0
43.3 / 39.4
43.3 / 38.0
43.3 / 39.4
Legroom (in., front/rear)
41.0 / 39.1
41.0 / 39.1
41.0 / 39.1
41.0 / 39.1
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear)
57.1 / 52.2
57.1 / 52.2
57.1 / 52.2
57.1 / 52.2
Hiproom (in., front/rear)
55.0 / 47.6
55.0 / 47.6
55.0 / 47.6
55.0 / 47.6
Cargo Area Measurements (max. in., L x W x H)
66.7 x 38.7 x 46.0
66.7 x 38.7 x 47.6
66.7 x 38.7 x 46.0
66.7 x 38.7 x 47.6
EPA Interior Volume (cu. ft., maximum)
128.7
131.3
128.7
131.3
EPA Interior Volume (cu. ft., maximum, rear seats removed)
133.2
135.7
133.2
135.7
EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft., front/front and rear)
58.6 / 103.6
58.6 / 105.4
58.6 / 103.6
58.6 / 105.4
EPA Cargo Volume (cu. ft., rear seats down/up/removed)
25.1 / 70.1 / 74.6
26.0 / 72.7 / 77.1
25.1 / 70.1 / 74.6
26.0 / 72.7 / 77.1
Seating Capacity
4
4
4
4
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EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
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Wheelbase (in.)
101.4
101.4
101.4
101.4
Length (in.)
166.5
166.5
166.5
166.5
Height (in.)
70.4
70.4
70.4
70.4
Width (in.)
71.5
71.5
71.5
71.5
Track (in., front/rear)
62.1 / 62.3
62.1 / 62.3
62.1 / 62.3
62.1 / 62.3
Ground Clearance (in.)
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.9
Approach/Departure Angles (degrees)
23.9 / 21.3
23.9 / 21.3
23.9 / 21.3
23.9 / 21.3
Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT)
3,352 / 3,403
3,489 / 3,456
3,414 / 3,456
3,544 / 3,595
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT)
58 / 42
56 / 44
58 / 42
56 / 44
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT)
58 / 42
56 / 44
58 / 42
56 / 44
Towing Capacity (lbs.)
1500+
1500+
1500+
1500+
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EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/CAPACITIES
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5-Speed Manual (City/Highway)
21 / 23
20 / 23
21 / 23
20 / 23
4-Speed Automatic (City/Highway)
21 / 25
20 / 24
21 / 25
20 / 24
Crankcase (qt.)
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
Coolant System (gal.)
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.9
Fuel (gal.)
15.9
15.9
15.9
15.9
Required Fuel
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
* Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA Mileage estimates were not available at the time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.