2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 2 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2009 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Honda Element | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Element |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 166 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |