Honda · 2003–2011 · Gas
Honda Element MPG by year
The EPA has rated 9 model years of the Honda Element, from 2003 to 2011. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2011, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2011 model is 5% more efficient than the best 2003 model (22 vs. 21 MPG). The 2011 model is 13% more efficient than the median SUV that year (22 vs. 19.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Element, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Element model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 24 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 2010 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 25 | 19 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2009 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 25 | 19 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2008 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 25 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2007 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 25 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2006 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 24 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 2005 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 24 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 2004 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 24 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 24 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Element year has the best fuel economy?
The 2007 Honda Element, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,114 a year.
Which Honda Element year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2003 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,214 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Honda Element?
The 2011 Honda Element is rated up to 22 MPG combined.