2008 Honda Element vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 683 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Element | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1445 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
