2009 Honda Element vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2001 Mazda 6 (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Element | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
