Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda Element | Acura RSX | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 101.2 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 169.9 in | 172.4 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 67.9 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 54.9 in | 15.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 2734 lb. | 699 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 37.8 in | 5.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 52.6 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 51.1 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.1 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.1 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 51.3 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 46.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 29.2 in | 9.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 7.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Honda Element.
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |