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2003 Honda Element MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Honda Element is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 21 MPG. Among 66 SUVs rated for 2003, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 20 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2003 #12 of 66 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 Honda Element's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2410.29.8
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 2003 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV78 MPGe $1,161
  2. 2Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Honda CR-V22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Suzuki Vitara22 MPG $2,114
  6. 12Honda Element21 MPG $2,214
  7. 66Land Rover Discovery12 MPG $4,938
2003 ElementOther SUVsClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Element MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Element 2WD		 Gas 20 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Element 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Element 4WD		 Gas 19 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Element 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

2003 Honda Element vs. rivals

vs Subaru Forester 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Outlander 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Tracker 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Tracker saves $101/yr vs Suzuki Vitara 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Vitara saves $101/yr vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 22 MPG · $2,114/yr PT Cruiser saves $101/yr vs Ford Escape 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Escape saves $101/yr vs Hyundai Santa Fe 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Element saves $111/yr vs Pontiac Aztek 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Element saves $111/yr vs Buick Rendezvous 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Element saves $111/yr vs Nissan Murano 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Element saves $111/yr vs Subaru Baja 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Element saves $111/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Honda Element?

Up to 21 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 20 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Honda Element use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Honda Element?

The 2003 Honda Element's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 Honda Element per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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