2008 Honda Element vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Element 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 92 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. 2008 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Citi 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Element | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |