2008 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet HHR and 2008 Honda Element were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet HHR weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet HHR. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet HHR | 2008 Honda Element | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | HHR | Element |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |