2007 Honda Element vs. 2009 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2009 Hyundai H1 is newer by 2 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2009 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Element | H1 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
