Those are all 2wd.
honda element?
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and just a hair over 30mpg with a 2wd. the 4wd versions get 2-3mpg less according to that siteThose are all 2wd.
Can't put one up front as there really isn't enough body support, since there is no B pillar, and the doors hold it together. Rear is good for air circulation for me.
Looked at the Element, ended up with the xB. xB handled better, drove with more pep, had a shockingly similar amount of room inside. I have seen the full DH rigs inside the Element, but I rolled my bike to the dealership to give it a try. I have the travel adjust 888 and a 30" bar, and with the travel dropped, I still had to fiddle with it to get the bike inside; it wasn't like it just rolled right in. I've had friends with them as city vehicles and they last forever and run like a Honda should.
After a year of the xB, I still find myself wishing for a shuttle truck at times.
After a year of the xB, I still find myself wishing for a shuttle truck at times.
If only the xB came in AWD/4WD then I'd actually consider it. If I lived in a non-snow state then I'd prob just go that route.
Fair enough. I'd not suggest the xB for any kind of "weather" or "off road" driving. For that, the Element would certainly have an advantage.
Like Sunday?
Git a rope!
Was saddened to find out the element no longer was offered with a manual trans. I hate automatics.
Tease 
well it looks like im not going to be looking at a car for a while. just signed the lease on a 2 br 2 bath apt and 1700 dollars in furniture
This sentiment sounds familiar.
The xB is crazy big for how small it is, if that makes sense. I think they have to be utilizing a 4th dimension or something, because I swear the interior volume is bigger than the entire volume of the car.
Whoever said they need AWD, I disagree. I live a bit outside of town in Upstate NY on top of a big ass hill, and have never had a problem with 2WD cars, good snow tires, and not driving like a moron. Would AWD be easier? Probably. Necessary? Nope.