2008 Element
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine  LX EX  SC
2.4-litre, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC(r) 4-cylinder 
Displacement (cc) 2354 2354 2354
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04, SAE J1349)‡ 166 @ 5800 166 @ 5800 166 @ 5800
Compression ratio 9.7:1  9.7:1 9.7:1
Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection    
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm 161 @ 4500 161 @ 4500 161 @ 4500
Redline (rpm)  6500 6500 6500
Emissions rating Tier 2 Bin 5  Tier 2 Bin 5 Tier 2 Bin 5
Bore and stroke (mm)   87 x 99  87 x 99 87 x 99
‡Horsepower and torque calculations reflect SAE J1349 procedures, revised August 2004.       
Drivetrain LX EX  SC
5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control System  Available Available Available
5-speed manual transmission
Front-wheel drive 
Real Time(tm) 4-wheel drive  Available
Variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering 
Chassis  LX EX  SC
Wheels  16" w/full covers 16" alloy 18" alloy
Stabilizer bar (mm, front/rear) 30.0/21.0 30.0/21.0 30.0/25.0
All-season tires P215/70 R16 99S P215/70 R16 99S P225/55 R18 97H
Control-link MacPherson strut front suspension
Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
Compact double-wishbone rear suspension   
Safety  LX EX  SC
3-point seat belts with pretensioners
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist
Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) 
Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Side curtain airbags
Side impact door beams
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA(r)) with Traction Control 
Exterior LX EX  SC
Body-coloured bumpers 
Body-coloured side sills and roof mouldings 
Door handles  Black Body-coloured Body-coloured
Chrome exhaust finisher 
Clamshell tailgate
Composite body panels  Black Body-coloured Body-coloured
Front intermittent wipers
Multi-reflector halogen headlights 
Power side mirrors 
Projector-beam halogen headlights 
Rear intermittent wiper with washer 
Rear privacy glass, cargo doors and back 
Rear window defroster 
Remote entry system 
Removable skylight with tilt feature  4WD only
Roof-mounted antenna 
Side cargo doors 
Tailgate garnish  Black Body-coloured Body-coloured
Comfort & Convenience  LX EX  SC
12-volt power outlet(s) Front Front and rear Front, rear and Centre Console
Adjustable steering column
Air conditioning with air-filtration system 
Backlit gauges Blue Blue Copper
Beverage holders, front and rear
Cargo area hooks (2) 
Cargo area light
Cargo area storage bins 
Cargo area tie-down anchors (4)
Carpeted floor (1st and 2nd row)
Centre console
Cruise control
Digital odometer and digital trip meter (2)
Door and tailgate open display
Door pocket storage bins, rear with bottle holders
Driver's and passenger's seatback pocket
Driver's and front passenger's vanity mirrors
Driver-side seatback bungee loops
Front map lights
Instrument panel-mounted shifter
Low-fuel indicator light
Lower instrument-panel storage compartment
Low-oil pressure indicator
Maintenance Minder system
Overhead storage compartment
Power door and tailgate locks
Power front windows with auto-up/down driver's window
Rear ventilation windows
Rear-seat heater ducts
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Tachometer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indicator
Urethane-coated utility floor Cargo area only
Seating & Trim   LX EX  SC
Adjustable head restraints     
Driver's and passenger's armrest     Centre console 
Driver's seat with manual height adjustment     
Fold-flat capable seating       
Removable, flip-up rear seats        
Fabric for Extreme Conditions (FXC(tm) waterproof seat fabric) Front Front and rear   
Entertainment   LX EX  SC
270-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with 7 speakers including subwoofer   
AM/FM/CD audio system with 4 speakers  
MP3/Auxiliary input jack        
MP3/WMA playback capability  
Dimensions LX EX  SC
Cargo volume (L), behind 2nd row, 2WD/4WD  710/N/A  710/736  710/N/A 
Cargo volume (L), maximum, 2WD/4WD 2112/N/A  2112/2183  2112/N/A 
Curb weight (kg) MT/AT 2WD 1558/1592  1562/1595  1595/1629 
Curb weight (kg) MT/AT 4WD  N/A  1623/1659  N/A 
Fuel tank capacity (L) 60 60 60
Ground clearance (mm) (unladen) 176 176 158
Headroom - front/rear (mm) 2WD 1100/965 1100/965 1100/965
Headroom - front/rear (mm) 4WD N/A    1100/1002 N/A  
Height (mm) 1788 1788 1762
Hiproom - front/rear (mm)   1397/1208  1397/1208 1397/1208 
Legroom - front/rear (mm)   1042/994  1042/994  1042/994
Length (mm) 4298 4323 4326
Passenger volume (L), 2WD/4WD 2934/N/A 2934/2985 2934/N/A
Shoulder room - front/rear (mm) 1450/1325  1450/1325  1450/1325 
Track - front/rear (mm) 1577/1582  1577/1582  1577/1588 
Wheelbase (mm) 2575 2575 2575
Width (mm)  1815 1815 1815
Fuel Economy* (L/100km)  LX EX  SC
Automatic transmission (City/Hwy)   10.5/8.1  10.5/8.1 (4WD 11.0/8.3) 10.5/8.1
Manual transmission (City/Hwy)   11.3/8.7  11.3/8.7 (4WD 11.3/8.8) 11.3/8.7 
 *Fuel consumption for comparison purposes only and may vary with usage and accessories. See Dealer for latest 2007 EnerGuide published by NRCan (when available).      
   
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