2009 Honda Element vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 654 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (141 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Element | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |
