2008 Honda Element vs. 2006 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar X-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar X-Type 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 9 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. (157 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar X-Type.
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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. (201 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2006 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Element | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2099 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
