2009 Honda Element vs. 2007 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Veracruz would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element. 2007 Hyundai Veracruz has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Element will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Veracruz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2007 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Element | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
