2006 Honda Element vs. 2006 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, both 2006 Honda Element and 2006 Volkswagen Fox were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Fox weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. (155 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Fox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2006 Volkswagen Fox | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Element | Fox |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
