I am just a little worrisome regarding the Element’s gas mileage.

Does anyone know the Manual and Auto gears box ratio for the Element, CR-V, and Accord (4 cyl) ?

Also what are the drag coefficient of the Element and CR-V?

I was thinking that the Manual 5 speeds would have help over the Auto 4, but seem to make no difference. What do you think?

Found this on honda.com in the owner link section.


5-Speed Manual Transmission Gear Ratios
1st: 3.533
2nd: 2.042
3rd: 1.355
4th: 1.028
5th: 0.825
Reverse: 3.583
Final Drive: 4.765 *
4-Speed Automatic Transmission (available) Gear Ratios
1st: 2.684
2nd: 1.535
3rd: 1.081
4th: 0.738
Reverse: 2.000
Final Drive: 4.438*