2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element and 2004 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 51 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2004 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Element | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Element | Golf |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |