2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element and 2004 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (153 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (109 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 108 kg more than 2004 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Honda Element (220 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan.
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2004 Honda Element | 2004 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Element | Sharan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |