2005 Honda Element vs. 2009 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2009 Nissan Rogue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Rogue (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Honda Element. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Element weights approximately 208 kg more than 2009 Nissan Rogue.
Because 2009 Nissan Rogue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Rogue 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, 2009 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Element | 2009 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
