2009 Honda Element vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
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 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element. 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
