2003 Honda Element Speci cations
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August 26, 2002 — Torrance, Calif.
2003 Honda Element
. 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
ENGINE . . . .
In-Line In-Line In-Line In-Line
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4-Cylinder 4-Cylinder 4-Cylinder 4-Cylinder
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Alloy Alloy Alloy 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 . . . .
Type FWD Real Time 4WD FWD Real Time 4WD
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.533, 2nd: 2.042, 3rd: 1.355, 4th: 1.028, 5th: 0.825, X Available 5/03 X Available 5/03
Reverse: 3.583 Final Drive: 4.765
4-Speed Automatic Transmission (available)
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.684, 2nd: 1.535, 3rd: 1.081, 4th: 0.738, Reverse: X X X X
2.000, Final Drive: 4.438
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BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS . . . .
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
11.1 x 0.9 / 11.1 x 0.9 / 11.1 x 0.9 / 11.1 x 0.9 /
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.)
11.1 x 0.4 11.1 x 0.4 11.1 x 0.4 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
P215 / 70 R16 P215 / 70 R16 P215 / 70 R16 P215 / 70 R16
All-Season Tires (speed rating)
99(S) 99(S) 99(S) 99(S)
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INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS . . . .
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
66.7 x 38.7 x 66.7 x 38.7 x 66.7 x 38.7 x 66.7 x 38.7 x
Cargo Area Measurements (max. in., L x W x H)
46.0 47.6 46.0 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
25.1 / 70.1 / 26.0 / 72.7 / 25.1 / 70.1 / 26.0 / 72.7 /
EPA Cargo Volume (cu. ft., rear seats down/up/removed)
74.6 77.1 74.6 77.1
Seating Capacity 4 4 4 4
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EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS . . . .
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 . . . .
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
Regular Regular Regular Regular
Required Fuel
Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded 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.
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