My thanks to you, Steve, and to Orome for your answers.
You both seem to be getting low 20s in mpg. That is probably not bad for a
boxy design. I would take the rear seat out and gain some cargo capacity
and weight carrying capacity there. I rarely need more than 2 seats but I
often need much space for my "stuff".

BTW... Orome... I like the Element's looks just because it is different and
has usable space. It is also the most comfortable vehicle I have gotten
into in years. I detest sitting down low (on the ground) in any vehicle.

Axel

"Steve" <tacomabike@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:gy6Vd.91341$Th1.26460@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>I have a 2003 Element AWD automatic ... also a 2000 CRV
>
> 2003 AWD Element ... mostly highway driving I get 22-23 mpg ... never less
> than 20 mpg
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> It is bigger box than the CRV, but I don't notice any problems with wind!
>
> However, Element is only 4 passenger with a total weight of 675 lbs ... so
> great for two adults! Also noisier and things side with NO carpet option!
>
> - Steve
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> "Axel Grease" <Axel@Grease.org> wrote in message
> news:1128d3t178mh29c@corp.supernews.com...
>> For owners...
>> How does real world gas mileage compare to the EPA estimates and to the
> 2WD
>> models?
>>
>> If the dealers are telling it true, and the Element is just a new body on
> a
>> CRV, then it should be about the same as the CRV... one would expect,
>> anyway.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Axel G.
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