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2009 Honda Element EX 4WD 5-Spd MT








2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i










Standards and Options
Pricing

Honda Element Subaru Outback

MSRP $22,785 $22,295

Invoice Price $0 $20,995

Destination Charges $710 $695

Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Air Conditioning Standard Standard

Automatic Climate Control N/A N/A

Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Standard

Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Standard

Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Standard

Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A

Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Honda Element Subaru Outback

CD Changer Option N/A

CD Player Standard Standard

Cassette Player Option N/A

DVD Player N/A N/A

Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A

Navigational Aid N/A N/A

Radio Standard Standard

Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A

Subwoofer Standard Option

Telematic Systems N/A N/A

Exterior

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board Option N/A

Bumper Step Up N/A Standard

Front Air Dam Standard Standard

Metallic Paint Standard Standard

Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A

Power Trunk Lid N/A N/A

Rear Spoiler N/A Standard

Skid Plate or Underbody Protection Standard N/A

Splash or Mud Guards Option Standard

Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A

Instrumentation

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Battery Gauge N/A N/A

Clock Standard Standard

Compass N/A Option

Cruise Control Standard Standard

Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A

Gauges Standard Standard

Inside Temperature Gauge N/A N/A

Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A

Night Vision N/A N/A

Oil Gauge N/A N/A

Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Not listed

Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Standard N/A

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard

Tachometer Standard Standard

Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Standard

Trip Computer N/A Standard

Lighting

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Automatic Headlights N/A Standard

Cornering Lights N/A N/A

Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard

Fog Lights Option Option

Halogen Headlights Standard Standard

Headlight Washers N/A N/A

High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A N/A

Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A

Roof

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Power Sunroof/Moonroof N/A N/A

Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof Standard N/A

Tires and Wheels

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Alloy Wheels Standard Option

Chrome Wheels N/A N/A

Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A

Full Size Spare Tire N/A N/A

Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans Standard Not listed

Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A

Steel Wheels N/A Standard

Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A

Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A N/A

Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A

Heated Exterior Mirror N/A N/A

Heated Washer System N/A N/A

Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A

Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror N/A Option

Interval Wipers Standard Standard

Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard

Power Backlight Window N/A N/A

Rain Sensing Wipers N/A N/A

Rear Wiper Standard Standard

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A

Tinted Glass Standard Standard

Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A

Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A Standard

Capacities and Dimensions
General

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Body Style Sport Utility Sport Utility    
EPA Classification SUV4WD SUV4WD    
Turbo N N    
Drive Train

Honda Element Subaru Outback

City MPG 18 20    
Combined MPG 20 22    
Displacement (CC) 2354 2457    
Driveline AWD AWD    
Final Drive Ratio 4.77 4.11    
Fuel Capacity (gal) 15.9 16.9    
Fuel System MPFI SEFI    
Fuel Type Gas Gas    
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0    
Highway MPG 23 26    
Horsepower @ RPM 166@5800 170@6000    
PowerToWeightRatio 21.4 19.7    
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 5800 6000    
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual    
Torque @ RPM 161@4000 170@4400    
Transmission Speeds 5 5    
Transmission Type M M    
Type of Engine 2.4L I4 2.5L H4    
Valves 16 16    
Exterior

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Crash Test Rating 5*/5*      
Curb weight (lbs) 3570 3350    
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum   4435    
Overall Height (in) 70.4 63.2    
Overall Length (in) 169.9 189.0    
Overall Width (in) 71.6 69.7    
Wheelbase (in) 101.4 105.1    
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Cargo Height   32.5    
Cargo Length   43.5    
Cargo Width - Wall   43.3    
Cargo Width - Wheel   42.3    
Interior - Passengers

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Headroom front (in) 43.3 40.5    
Headroom rear (in) 39.4 39.1    
Hip room front (in) 55.0 51.0    
Hip room rear (in) 47.6 52.6    
Leg room front (in) 41.0 44.1    
Leg room rear (in) 39.1 33.9    
Seating Capacity - Maximum 4 5    
Seating capacity - Standard 4 5    
Shoulder room front (in) 57.1 54.4    
Shoulder room rear (in) 52.2 53.7    
Suspension

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Front suspension Ind Ind    
Ground Clearance (in) 6.9 8.4    
Rear Suspension Ind Ind    
Track Front 62.1 58.9    
Track Rear 62.3 58.7    
Towing

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Tow Capacity (Maximum) 1500 2700    
Tow Capacity Standard 1500 2700    
Turning Radius

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Steering Diameter Left 34.9 35.4    
Steering Diameter Right 34.9 35.4    
Warranty

Honda Element Subaru Outback

Powertrain Miles 60000 60000    
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 60    
Rust Time (Months) 60 60    
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 36000    
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 36    


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