Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Element | Mini Hardtop | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 97.1 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 169.9 in | 145.6 in | 24.3 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 66.3 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 55.4 in | 15 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 2546 lb. | 887 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 38.8 in | 4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 50.3 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.4 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 44.7 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 29.9 in | 9.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 8.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 50.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Honda Element.
2011 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |