2008 Honda Element vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 11 kg more than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Element | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |