2008 Honda Element vs. 2011 Audi TT
To start off, 2011 Audi TT is newer by 3 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 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi TT (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi TT weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2011 Audi TT | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Element | TT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1349 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
