2003 Element Specifications

ENGINEERING
Features 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder 
Engine Block/Cylinder HeadAluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy 
Displacement (cc)2354 2354 2354 2354 
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)160 @ 5500 160 @ 5500 160 @ 5500 160 @ 5500 
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)161 @ 4500 161 @ 4500 161 @ 4500 161 @ 4500 
Redline (rpm)6500 6500 6500 6500 
Bore and Stroke (mm)87 x 99 87 x 99 87 x 99 87 x 99 
Compression Ratio 9.7: 1 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® 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 
Multi-Point Fuel Injection• • •  •  
Real Time™ 4-Wheel Drive •  • 
CARB Emissions RatingLEV-2 LEV-2 LEV-2 LEV-2 
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer• • • • 
110,000-Mile Tune-Up Interval*• • • • 
TRANSMISSION
Feeatures 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
5-Speed Manual Transmission •  •  •  • 
4-Speed Automatic Transmission (available) •  •  •  • 
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS
Features 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
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 30.0 / 21.0 
Variable-Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering• • • • 
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock3.26 3.26 3.26 3.26 
Steering Ratio16.2 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 / 11.1 11.1 / 11.1 11.1 / 11.1 11.1 / 11.1 
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)    • • 
Electronic Brake Distribution System (EBD)    • • 
Wheels 16" Styled Steel 16" Styled Steel 16" Alloy 16" Alloy 
All-Season TiresP215 / 70 R16 99S P215 / 70 R16 99S P215 / 70 R16 99S P215 / 70 R16 99S 
INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
Features 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
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 Volume (cu. ft., behind 2nd row) 25.1  25.9  25.1  25.9 
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., maximum) 74.6  77.1  74.6  77.1 
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 103.6  105.4  103.6  105.4 
Seating Capacity
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS
Features 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
Wheelbase (in.) 101.4 101.4 101.4 101.4 
Length (in.)169.3 169.3 169.3 169.3 
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 
Minimum Ground Clearance (in.)6.9 6.9 6.9 6.9 
Approach/Departure Angles (degrees)25.8 / 27.8 25.8 / 27.8 25.8 / 27.8 25.8 / 27.8 
Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT) 3331 / 3389  3468 / 3525  3391 / 3441  3527 / 3578 
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT) 56 / 44  56 / 44  57 / 43  56 / 44 
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT) 57 / 43  56 / 44  58 / 42  57 / 43 
Towing Capacity (lbs.)1500 1500 1500 1500 
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES†/FUEL CAPACITY
Features 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
5-Speed Manual (City/Highway) 21 / 26  TBD 21 / 26  TBD
4-Speed Automatic (City/Highway) 22 / 26  22 / 24  22 / 26  22 / 24 
Fuel (gal.)15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 
Required FuelRegular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded 
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Features 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
Removable Skylight with Tilt Feature •  • 
Side Cargo Doors• • • • 
2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers• • • • 
Rear Window Wiper/Washer• • • • 
Roof-Mounted Antenna• • • • 
Remote Entry SystemAvailable Available Available Available 
Dual Side Mirrors• • Power Power 
Composite Body PanelsGray Gray Metallic Gray Metallic Gray 
Green-Tinted Glass• • • • 
Rear Privacy Glass• • • • 
Clamshell Tailgate• • • • 
Alloy Wheels    • • 
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights• • • • 
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Features 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
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    • • 
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 Accessory Outlets, Front and RearFront Front • • 
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
Features 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment• • • • 
Waterproof FXC (Fabric for Extreme Conditions) Seat FabricFront Front Front and Rear Front and Rear 
Adjustable Head Restraints, Front and Rear• • • • 
Driver's-Side Armrest    • • 
Removable, Flip-Up Rear Seats• • • • 
Fold-Flat-Capable Seating• • • • 
AUDIO SYSTEM
Features 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
270-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer     •  • 
MP3/Digital Media Auxiliary Jack     •  • 
INSTRUMENTATION
Features 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
Tachometer• • • • 
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2)• • • • 
Tailgate-Open Indicator Light• • • • 
Fuel and Coolant Temperature Gauges• • • • 
Low-Fuel Indicator Light• • • • 
Low-Oil-Pressure Indicator Light• • • • 
SAFETY
Features 2WD DX 4WD DX 2WD EX 4WD EX
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions• • • • 
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System• • • • 
Adjustable Seat Belt Anchors• • • • 
Dual-Stage Front Airbags (SRS)• • • • 
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)    Available Available 
Side-Impact Door Beams• • • • 
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)• • • • 
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System• • • • 
*Does not apply to oil and filter changes. See your owner's manual for details.

†Mileage figures for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.