2007 Honda Element vs. 2007 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2007 Honda Element and 2007 Seat Ibiza 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 19 more horse power than 2007 Seat Ibiza. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 796 kg more than 2007 Seat Ibiza. 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 Seat Ibiza. 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 Seat Ibiza (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element. 2007 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 2007 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Element | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |