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2006 Honda Element EX
Shown: 2006 Honda Element EX. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2011
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2003-2011 Honda Element MPG & Fuel Cost

9 model years · 20–22 MPG combined

22 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
24 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD
$3,030

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2003-2011 Honda Element at a glance

The 2003-2011 Honda Element covers 9 model years in the EPA database (35 configurations in all), rated 20–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $3,030 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2011; 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2009 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2003-2011 Honda Element by model year

2003-2011 Honda Element: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2011 Gas 20–22 MPG $3,030–$3,250 Ratings changed
2010 Gas 20–22 MPG $2,970–$3,270 Ratings changed
2009 Gas 20–22 MPG $2,970–$3,270 Same EPA ratings as 2008
2008 Gas 20–22 MPG $2,970–$3,270 Same EPA ratings as 2007
2007 Gas 20–22 MPG $2,970–$3,270 Ratings changed
2006 Gas 20–21 MPG $3,110–$3,270 Same EPA ratings as 2005
2005 Gas 20–21 MPG $3,110–$3,270 Ratings changed
2004 Gas 20–21 MPG $3,110–$3,270 Same EPA ratings as 2003
2003 Gas 20–21 MPG $3,110–$3,270 First year

What the 2011 Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$253

$3,030 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.05

Per 100 miles

$20.20

Five years

$15,150

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard SUV median

$450less a year

Class median $3,480 a year, MY2011

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2011 Honda Element MPG

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $3,030, $60 more.

Gas · 2.4L
Combined
20–22 MPG
Per year
$3,030–$3,250

Gas configurations (3)

2011 Honda Element gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 24 22 $3,030
Element 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 19 24 21 $3,130
Element 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 18 22 20 $3,250

2010 Honda Element MPG

20–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,270/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.

Gas · 2.4L
Combined
20–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$3,270

Gas configurations (4)

2010 Honda Element gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 25 22 $2,970
Element 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 19 24 21 $3,110
Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 18 23 20 $3,270
Element 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl AWD 18 23 20 $3,270

2009 Honda Element MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2008

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Honda Element as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008

2008 Honda Element MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2007

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Honda Element as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007

2007 Honda Element MPG

20–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,270/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $2,970, $140 less.

Gas · 2.4L
Combined
20–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$3,270

Gas configurations (4)

2007 Honda Element gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 25 22 $2,970
Element 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 19 24 21 $3,110
Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 18 23 20 $3,270
Element 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 18 23 20 $3,270

2006 Honda Element MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2005

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Honda Element as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005

2005 Honda Element MPG

20–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,270/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.

Gas · 2.4L
Combined
20–21 MPG
Per year
$3,110–$3,270

Gas configurations (4)

2005 Honda Element gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 24 21 $3,110
Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 23 21 $3,110
Element 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 19 23 20 $3,270
Element 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 18 22 20 $3,270

2004 Honda Element MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2003

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2004 Honda Element as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003

2003 Honda Element MPG

20–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,270/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.4L
Combined
20–21 MPG
Per year
$3,110–$3,270

Gas configurations (4)

2003 Honda Element gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 24 21 $3,110
Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 24 21 $3,110
Element 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 19 23 20 $3,270
Element 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD 18 22 20 $3,270

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $4,120 in California and $2,640 in Texas, a $1,480 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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22 MPG · $3,010/yr
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (5N)

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22 MPG · $3,660/yr
Audi Q5

2011 Audi Q5

22 MPG · $3,580/yr
2011 Dodge Journey

2011 Dodge Journey

22 MPG · $2,990/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2003-2011 Honda Element get?

EPA rates the 2003-2011 Honda Element at 20–22 MPG combined across 35 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2011 Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (20 city, 24 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2011 Honda Element?

The Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2011 Honda Element?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2011. In 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2009 the values repeat the year before.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Honda Element per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,030 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,030–$3,250 a year. That is a $220 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Honda Element 100 miles?

About $20.20 per 100 miles for the Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.20 and $21.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2011 Honda Element more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.

How does the 2011 Honda Element compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The Element 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,030 a year to fuel, $450 less than the class median of $3,480, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 307 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2011 Honda Element different from the 2010 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $3,030, $60 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2011 against 4 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Honda Element for that year.