2009 Honda Element vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP) has 113 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 571 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo. 2009 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Element | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Element | Aygo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |