Element AWD gas mileage?

[Axel Grease]

For owners...
How does real world gas mileage compare to the EPA estimates and to the 2WD models?

If the dealers are telling it true, and the Element is just a new body on a CRV, then it should be about the same as the CRV... one would expect, anyway.

Thanks,
Axel G.

 

[Larry J.]

Waiving the right to remain silent, "Axel Grease"

If the dealers are telling it true, and the Element is just a new body on a CRV, then it should be about the same as the CRV... one would expect, anyway.

Check the weight and gearing differences. Also, the Element is a box on wheels, and probably has more wind resistance than the CRV.

 

[twfsa]

And not that an attractive box at that!

Tom

Waiving the right to remain silent, "Axel Grease"

Check the weight and gearing differences. Also, the Element is a box on wheels, and probably has more wind resistance than the CRV.

 

[Steve (archive)]

I have a 2003 Element AWD automatic ... also a 2000 CRV

2003 AWD Element ... mostly highway driving I get 22-23 mpg ... never less than 20 mpg

It is bigger box than the CRV, but I don't notice any problems with wind!

However, Element is only 4 passenger with a total weight of 675 lbs ... so great for two adults! Also noisier and things side with NO carpet option!

- Steve

 

[Orome]

How does real world gas mileage compare to the EPA estimates and to the 2WD

models?

I'm getting 20-24 MPG (mostly city, some highway driving per tank) in my '04 4LX E.

 

[Orome]

And not that an attractive box at that!

I respectfully disagree.

 

[Axel Grease]

My thanks to you, Steve, and to Orome for your answers. You both seem to be getting low 20s in mpg. That is probably not bad for a boxy design. I would take the rear seat out and gain some cargo capacity and weight carrying capacity there. I rarely need more than 2 seats but I often need much space for my "stuff".

BTW... Orome... I like the Element's looks just because it is different and has usable space. It is also the most comfortable vehicle I have gotten into in years. I detest sitting down low (on the ground) in any vehicle.

Axel

 

[Joshua Miller]

Me too

I respectfully disagree.

 

[Orome]

BTW... Orome... I like the Element's looks just because it is different and

has usable space. It is also the most comfortable vehicle I have gotten into in years. I detest sitting down low (on the ground) in any vehicle.

I agree on all points, having come to this from a sedan. Its flexibility is what sold me: it's a four-seater; it's a tent; it's a light cargo hauler; it's an away-office; it's a bike-trailer.

 

[Seth]

I respectfully disagree.

As long as it is respectfully!

Me personally, the only part of a vehicle that I have any interest in how it looks is the dashboard. I don't have to look at the rest of it. I remember when the new Accords came out, a whole bunch of people complained about how Honda made the rear-end "ugly". I figured, that's not my problem, let the car behind me worry about it.

 

[Larry J.]

Waiving the right to remain silent, "Seth"

I remember
when the new Accords came out, a whole bunch of people complained about how Honda made the rear-end "ugly". I figured, that's not my problem, let the car behind me worry about it.

Bwahaha..!