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Honda Element MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
9 model years · 2003–2011
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Honda Element fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Honda Element for 9 model years, 2003 to 2011. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–22 MPG. The latest model year, 2011, has 3 configurations rated 20–22 MPG combined and costing $3,030–$3,250 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2003 is the 2011 Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, at 22 MPG.
Honda Element MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-2011 (2003) Generation page | ||
| 2011 | 20–22 | $3,030–$3,250 |
| 2010 | 20–22 | $2,970–$3,270 |
| 2009 | 20–22 | $2,970–$3,270 |
| 2008 | 20–22 | $2,970–$3,270 |
| 2007 | 20–22 | $2,970–$3,270 |
| 2006 | 20–21 | $3,110–$3,270 |
| 2005 | 20–21 | $3,110–$3,270 |
| 2004 | 20–21 | $3,110–$3,270 |
| 2003 | 20–21 | $3,110–$3,270 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Honda Element generations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Honda Element's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Honda Element run 20–22 MPG across model years 2003 to 2011. The latest year, 2011, is rated 20–22 MPG.
Which Honda Element model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2011 Honda Element Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2003, at 22 MPG.
How much does a Honda Element cost to fuel per year?
For MY2011, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,030–$3,250 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,030.
Has the Honda Element's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2003 to 22 MPG in 2011, 1 MPG more.
Which Honda Element model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.