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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 369 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, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (178 Nm @ 4500 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 | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |