2003 Honda Element
2 trims · 12 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$16,100 – $21,100
Key specifications
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Purchase information
Based on DX
Total price (DX MSRP)
$16,100
Typical monthly
$319/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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DX
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $16,100 – $18,300
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/24
- Horsepower
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 161 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 74.6
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
EX
8 configurations
- MSRP
- $18,650 – $21,100
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/24
- Horsepower
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 161 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 74.6
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
| Spec | DX4 configurations | EX8 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,100 – $18,300 | $18,650 – $21,100 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 19/24 | 19/24 |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 160 hp |
| Torque | 161 lb-ft | 161 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 gas | 2.4L I4 gas |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 74.6 | 74.6 |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- DXgasEXgas
- Fuel type
- DXregular unleadedEXregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- DXI4EXI4
- Displacement
- DX2.4 LEX2.4 L
- Horsepower
- DX160 hpEX160 hp
- Torque
- DX161 lb-ftEX161 lb-ft
- Transmission
- DX5-speed manualEX5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- DXfront wheel driveEXfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- DXSUVEXSUV
- Doors
- DX5EX5
- Seating
- DX4EX4
- Length
- DX169.3 inEX169.3 in
- Width
- DX71.5 inEX71.5 in
- Height
- DX74 inEX74 in
- Wheelbase
- DX101.4 inEX101.4 in
- Ground clearance
- DX6.9 inEX6.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- DX25.1 cu ftEX25.1 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- DX74.6 cu ftEX74.6 cu ft
- Max towing
- DX1,500 lbsEX1,500 lbs
- Curb weight
- DX3,330 lbsEX3,389 lbs
- Fuel tank
- DX15.9 galEX15.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- DX21EX21
- City MPG
- DX19EX19
- Highway MPG
- DX24EX24
| Spec | DX | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 160 hp |
| Torque | 161 lb-ft | 161 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 169.3 in | 169.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 74 in | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 101.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 25.1 cu ft | 25.1 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 74.6 cu ft | 74.6 cu ft |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lbs | 3,389 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 15.9 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 21 | 21 |
| City MPG | 19 | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 24 | 24 |