2008 Honda Element vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2008 Honda Element and 2008 Toyota Avensis 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 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis.
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 Toyota Avensis (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element. 2008 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Element | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Element | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |