2006 Honda Element vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2006 Honda Element and 2006 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 282 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element 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, 2006 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Honda | Skoda |
Model | Element | Fabia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |