2009 Honda Element vs. 2009 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2009 Honda Element and 2009 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Sonata (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 409 kg more than 2009 Honda Element. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Element | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Element | Sonata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |