2006 Honda Element vs. 2010 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Element would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Veracruz weights approximately 860 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 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, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2010 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Element | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1806 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2804 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
