2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Honda Element were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 895 kg more than 2007 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Honda Element | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C2 | Element |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |