2006 Honda Element vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Honda Element. 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, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Element | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 23.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
