2008 Honda Element vs. 2002 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 327 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
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, 2002 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2002 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
