Compare 2006 Honda Element - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $19,150 | $20,300 | $17,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,709 | $18,778 | $16,864 |
| Destination | $595 | $645 | $600 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual Vented | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Armrests | Driver | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | FXC(TM) Premium Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | Auto Off |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Fixed | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Silver | Black | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate/tailgate | Swing-out | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Flip-up | Fixed | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Removeable Manual Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P215/70SR16.0 BSW AS | P215/70HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/65TR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Fender Flares | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | Shiftronic |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.77 | 2.92 | 4.53 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 169.3 " | 181.1 " | 170.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.5 " | 71.5 " | 70.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 70.4 " | 66.3 " | 68.1 " |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 156 @ 5,500 Rpm | 166 @ 6,000 Rpm | 140 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 160 @ 4,500 Rpm | 165 @ 4,000 Rpm | 136 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.6 Seconds | 9.7 Seconds | 9.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.9 Seconds | 17.2 Seconds | 17.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 82 Mph | 84 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 58 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.43/3.90 " | 3.48/3.78 " | 3.23/3.68 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,508 Lbs. | 3,300 Lbs. | 3,240 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,450 Lbs. | 4,430 Lbs. | 4,431 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,535 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,435 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 1,130 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,500 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 " | 104.7 " | 103.5 " |
| Front Track | 62.1 " | 61.4 " | 60.6 " |
| Rear Track | 62.3 " | 61.4 " | 60.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.5 '' | 17.4 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .33 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.8 " | 42.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 39.1 " | 38.3 " | 37.2 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 30.0 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 43.3 " | 40.8 " | 40.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.4 " | 39.7 " | 38.8 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 37.2 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 55.0 " | 53.8 " | 52.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 47.6 " | 52.4 " | 51.2 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 43.3 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 " | 57.1 " | 56.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.2 " | 55.3 " | 56.3 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 52.6 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 26.0 Cu.ft. | 36.4 Cu.ft. | 22.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 77.1 Cu.ft. | 73.0 Cu.ft. | 65.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 105 Cu.ft. | 108 Cu.ft. | 103 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | 15.3 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | N/A | poor | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | poor | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | poor | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | poor | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | poor |
