Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2004 HondaElement 2WD

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD · Front-Wheel Drive · 2.4 L 4-cyl

21MPGcombined

19city

24highway

A year of fuel$3,200

CO₂ from the tailpipe423.2 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 1,242 honda cars

Combined MPG 21 MPGbest 68 · avg 28

Annual fuel cost $3,200best $650 · avg $2,604

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2004 Honda Element 2WD is a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive and a 2.4 L four-cylinder engine. It has a five-speed manual transmission and is classified as a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD. Its fuel economy is 19 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway, for 21 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,200 USD, and tailpipe emissions are 423.19 g of CO2 per mile. These figures give buyers a clear view of its fuel use across city and highway driving, alongside the drivetrain, engine and transmission configuration. The Element 2WD is the specific model name; Element is its base model and family. Its front-wheel-drive layout distinguishes this version from four-wheel-drive configurations, while the manual transmission is a key part of its setup.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers looking for a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its city and highway MPG figures help those comparing fuel use.

What is good

Front-wheel drive
Five-speed manual transmission
24 MPG highway
2.4 L four-cylinder engine

What to know first

19 MPG city
$3,200 USD annual fuel cost
423.19 g/mile tailpipe CO2

Verdict

The 2004 Honda Element 2WD pairs a 2.4 L engine with front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual. Its 21 MPG combined rating and $3,200 USD annual fuel cost are useful figures to weigh against its SUV format.