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Element and CR-V - what's the difference?

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2007 Honda CR-V
CR-V 2WD LX
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16 votes
2008 Honda Element
Element 2WD LX Manual
2007 Honda CR-V
CR-V 2WD LX
2008 Honda Element
Element 2WD LX Manual
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility 2WD Sport Utility
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Displacement
2.4L/- TBD - 2.4L/144
Fuel System
MPFI MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
166 @ 5800 166 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
161 @ 4200 161 @ 4000
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type
5 5
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.79 3.53
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61 2.04
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.08 1.36
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77 1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.57 0.83
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.00 3.58
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.50 4.77
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 23
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.5 7.6
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3389 3433
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  150
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Control-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Compact
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.79 1.18
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.75 0.83
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x - TBD - 11.1 x 0.9
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.0 x - TBD - 11.1 x 0.4
Tires
Front Tire Size
P225/65R17 P215/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P225/65R17 P215/70R16
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.74 16.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.96 3.26
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.8 34.9
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.3 15.9
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
103.1 101.4
Length, Overall (in)
177.9 169.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.6 71.5
Height, Overall (in)
66.1 70.4
Tread Width, Front (in)
61.6 62.1
Tread Width, Rear (in)
61.6 62.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.3 6.9
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)
72.9 74.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
35.7 25.1
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
103.8 103.6
Front Head Room (in)
40.9 43.3
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.9 57.1
Front Hip Room (in)
55.9 55.0
Second Head Room (in)
38.6 38.0
Second Leg Room (in)
38.5 39.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.0 52.2
Second Hip Room (in)
54.6 47.6
Summary
Vehicle Name
CR-V Element
Body Style
5 Door 4 Door