2004 Honda Element vs. 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 306 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (305 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2000 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Element | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
