2007 Honda Element vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Caddy 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Caddy.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2009 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Element | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
