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2008 Honda Element fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2008 Honda Element. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 25 highway.

At a glance

Combined
20 to 22 MPG depending on version
City and highway
20 and 25 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,050 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Element 2WD
Automatic 5-spd
4-cyl 2.4L Front-Wheel Drive 202522 MPG $3,050
Element 4WD
Automatic 5-spd
4-cyl 2.4L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 192421 MPG $3,200
Element 2WD
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.4L Front-Wheel Drive 182320 MPG $3,350
Element 4WD
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.4L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 182320 MPG $3,350
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,050 per year in fuel, versus $3,350 for the least efficient.

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