2007 Honda Element vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 825 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Element will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Element | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |