2006 Honda Element vs. 2006 Hyundai Getz
To start off, both 2006 Honda Element and 2006 Hyundai Getz were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Getz. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 888 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Getz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Getz. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Getz.
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2006 Honda Element | 2006 Hyundai Getz | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Element | Getz |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1102 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |