2009 Honda Element vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 281 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Element | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Element | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |