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2008 Honda Element
Element 2WD LX Manual
33%
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
PT Cruiser 4dr Wgn
2008 Honda Element
Element 2WD LX Manual
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
PT Cruiser 4dr Wgn
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine
Engine Order Code
  EDZ
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Displacement
2.4L/144 2.4L/148
Fuel System
MPFI SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
166 @ 5800 150 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
161 @ 4000 165 @ 4000
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
  DD5
Trans Type
5 5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.53 3.55
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.04 1.96
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.36 1.36
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03 0.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83 0.81
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.58 3.42
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.77 3.94
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 26
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
  510
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
  120
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.6  
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3433 3070
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500  
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150  
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Control-Link Macpherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Compact Twist beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.18  
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.83  
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel  
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes  
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 x 0.9 11 x 0.9
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 x 0.4  
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
  Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
  8.97 x 1.57
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
  TNC
Rear Tire Order Code
  TNC
Spare Tire Order Code
  TBC
Front Tire Size
P215/70R16 P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size
P215/70R16 P195/65R15
Spare Tire Size
  Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 15 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2 18.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.26  
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.9 36.7
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.9 15.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
101.4 103.0
Length, Overall (in)
169.3 168.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.5 67.1
Height, Overall (in)
70.4 63.0
Tread Width, Front (in)
62.1 58.3
Tread Width, Rear (in)
62.3 58.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.9 5.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
66.7  
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
38.7  
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
46.0  
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
74.6  
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
25.1  
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
103.6 98.8
Front Head Room (in)
43.3 39.2
Front Leg Room (in)
41.0 40.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.1 53.8
Front Hip Room (in)
55.0 49.6
Second Head Room (in)
38.0 39.5
Second Leg Room (in)
39.1 40.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.2 53.6
Second Hip Room (in)
47.6 41.1
Summary
Vehicle Name
Element PT Cruiser
Body Style
4 Door Small Wagon