2007 Honda Element vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 828 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Element | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |