2009 Honda Element vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S60. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Volvo S60 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Element | S60 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
