2006 Honda Element vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 7 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 319 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Fiesta. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Element | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
