2006 Element Specifications
ENGINEERING
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Engine TypeIn-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder 
Engine Block/Cylinder HeadAluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy 
Displacement (cc)2354 2354 2354 
Horsepower @ rpm*156 @ 5500 156 @ 5500 156 @ 5500 
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)160 @ 4500 160 @ 4500 160 @ 4500 
Redline (rpm)6500 6500 6500 
Bore and Stroke (mm)87 x 99 87 x 99 87 x 99 
Compression Ratio 9.7: 1 9.7: 1 9.7: 1 
Valve Train16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 
Multi-Point Fuel Injection• • • 
Drivetrain2WD or Real Time™ 4-Wheel Drive 2WD or Real Time™ 4-Wheel Drive 2WD or Real Time™ 4-Wheel Drive 
CARB Emissions RatingLEV-2 LEV-2 LEV-2 
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer• • • 
110,000-Mile Tune-Up Interval†• • • 
TRANSMISSIONS
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5-Speed Manual Transmission• • • 
4-Speed Automatic TransmissionAvailable Available Available 
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
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Unit-Body Construction• • • 
Control-Link MacPherson Strut Front Suspension• • • 
Compact Double Wishbone Rear Suspension• • • 
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) 30.0 / 21.0 30.0 / 21.0 30.0 / 21.0 
Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering• • • 
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock3.26 3.26 3.26 
Steering Ratio16.2 16.2 16.2 
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)34.9 34.9 34.9 
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.)11.1 / 11.1 11.1 / 11.1 11.1 / 11.1 
Wheels 16" with Full Covers 16" Alloy 16" Alloy 
All-Season TiresP215 / 70 R16  P215 / 70 R16  P215 / 70 R16  
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
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Wheelbase (in.) 101.4 101.4 101.4 
Length (in.)169.3 169.3 170.2 
Height (in.)70.4 70.4 70.4 
Width (in.)71.5 71.5 71.5 
Track (in., front/rear) 62.1 / 62.3 62.1 / 62.3 62.1 / 62.3 
Minimum Ground Clearance (in.)6.9 6.9 6.9 
Approach/Departure Angles (degrees)25.8 / 27.8 25.8 / 27.8 25.8 / 27.8 
Curb Weight (lbs., 2WD MT/2WD AT) 3371 / 3429 3391 / 3441 3391 / 3441 
Curb Weight (lbs., 4WD MT/4WD AT) 3508 / 3565 3527 / 3578 3527 / 3578 
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear; 2WD)58 / 42 58 / 42 58 / 42 
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear; 4WD)58 / 42 56 / 44 56 / 44 
Towing Capacity (lbs.)1500 1500 1500 
INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
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Headroom (in., front/rear) 2WD43.3 / 38.0 43.3 / 38.0 43.3 / 38.0 
Headroom (in., front/rear) 4WD43.3 / 39.4 43.3 / 39.4 43.3 / 39.4 
Legroom (in., front/rear)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 
Hiproom (in., front/rear)55.0 / 47.6 55.0 / 47.6 55.0 / 47.6 
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 2nd-row 2WD / 4WD)25.1 / 26.0 25.1 / 26.0 25.1 / 26.0 
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.,maximum; 2WD / 4WD)74.6 / 77.1 74.6 / 77.1 74.6 / 77.1 
Passenger Volume (cu. ft., 2WD / 4WD)103.6 / 105.4 103.6 / 105.4 103.6 / 105.4 
Seating Capacity4 4 4 
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES/CAPACITIES**
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5-Speed Manual (City/Highway; 2WD)21/25 21/25 21/25 
4-Speed Automatic (City/Highway; 2WD)22/26 22/26 22/26 
5-Speed Manual (City/Highway; 4WD)21/24 21/24 21/24 
4-Speed Automatic (City/Highway; 4WD)21/24 21/24 21/24 
Crankcase (qt.)5.6 5.6 5.6 
Coolant System (qt., MT/AT) 7.6 / 7.5 7.6 / 7.5 7.6 / 7.5 
Fuel (gal.)15.9 15.9 15.9 
Required FuelRegular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded 
SAFETY
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3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions• • • 
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System• • • 
Adjustable Seat Belt Anchors• • • 
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)• • • 
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)  • • 
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)• • • 
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)• • • 
Side-Impact Door Beams• • • 
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)• • • 
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System• • • 
EXTERIOR FEATURES
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Removable Skylight with Tilt Feature4WD models only 4WD models only 4WD models only 
Side Cargo Doors• • • 
2-Speed/ Intermittent Windshield Wipers• • • 
Rear Window Wiper/Washer• • • 
Roof-Mounted Antenna• • • 
Remote Entry SystemAvailable • • 
Power Side Mirrors• • • 
Composite Body Panels•   Body Colored  
Body Colored Door Handles    • 
Green-Tinted Glass• • • 
Rear Privacy Glass• • • 
Clamshell Tailgate• • • 
Alloy Wheels  • • 
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights• • • 
Chrome Exhaust Finisher  • • 
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
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Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System• • • 
Power Front Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window• • • 
Rear Ventilation Windows• • • 
Power Door and Tailgate Locks• • • 
Cruise Control• • • 
Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls  • • 
Adjustable Steering Column• • • 
Instrument Panel-Mounted Shifter• • • 
Lower Instrument Panel Storage Compartment•    
Passenger-Side Vanity Mirror  • • 
Sliding Sun Visor Extensions• • • 
Overhead Storage Compartment  • • 
Map Lights  • • 
Dome Light• • • 
Urethane-Coated Utility Floor• • • 
Beverage Holders, Front (3) and Rear (2)• • • 
12-Volt Power OutletFront Front and Rear Front and Rear 
Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Rear with Bottle Holders• • • 
Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket  • • 
Driver-Side Seatback Bungees, Front and Rear  • • 
Rear Window Defroster• • • 
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts• • • 
Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4)• • • 
Cargo Area Storage Bins• • • 
Cargo Area Hooks (2)• • • 
Cargo Area Light• • • 
SEATING
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Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment• • • 
Waterproof FXC™ (Fabric for Extreme Conditions) Seat FabricFront Front and Rear Front and Rear 
Adjustable Head Restraints• • • 
Driver and Passenger-Side Armrests  • • 
Removable, Flip-Up Rear Seats• • • 
Fold-Flat-Capable Seating• • • 
AUDIO SYSTEMS
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AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers and Clock•    
270-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer  • • 
MP3/Windows Media™ Audio (WMA) Playback Capability  • • 
XM® Radio††  • • 
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack  • • 
INSTRUMENTATION
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Tachometer• • • 
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2)• • • 
Tailgate-Open Indicator• • • 
Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators• • • 
Low-Fuel Indicator• • • 
Low-Oil-Pressure Indicator• • • 
Fuel Cap Indicator• • • 
*For 2006, Honda is complying with the new SAE standard for measuring horsepower and torque. This new method slightly reduces a vehicle's horsepower rating and torque due to more stringent testing procedures. Many manufacturers are still using the older standard of measurement. Horsepower and torque can only be fairly compared if both vehicles were calculated using the same SAE standard.

†Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Exact mileage is determined by actual driving conditions. Please see your owner's manual for more details.

**Based on 2005 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.

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