2007 Honda Element vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Honda Element and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 571 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40.
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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Element | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1419 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |