2007 Honda Element vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Honda Element and 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 487 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Element | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
