2006 Honda Element vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 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 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 3 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 412 kg more than 2010 Mazda 5. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Element | 5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
