Engine: 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4

Engine Options: 156-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front airbags

Optional Safety Equipment: ABS, front side-impact airbags

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: East Liberty, Ohio

Model Tested: Honda Element EX 2WD ($19,625)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning with micron filter; ABS; side-impact airbags; waterproof seating surfaces; power windows and mirrors; remote central locking; intermittent wipers; cruise control; steering-wheel mounted audio controls; 270-watt AM/FM/CD 7-speaker stereo; MP3/WMA digital media capability; XM Satellite Radio; removable 50/50 split fold-down rear seats; 16-inch alloy wheels

Options as Tested: none

Destination Charge: 550

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 156 @ 5500

Torque: 160 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 21/25

Wheelbase: 101.4 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 166.5/71.5/70.4 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.1/62.3 inches

Turning Cycle: 34.9 feet

Seating Capacity: 4 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 43.3/55.0/41.0 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.0/47.6/39.1 inches

Trunk Volume: 74.6 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, control links, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 6.9 inches

Curb Weight: 3391 pounds

Towing Capacity: 1500 pounds

Tires: P215/70R16

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 15.9 Gallons