2004 Honda Element vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, 2005 Volvo V50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V50 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 84 kg more than 2005 Volvo V50.
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, 2005 Volvo V50 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Element | V50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
