2008 Honda Element vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Honda Element and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Element | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |