2009 Honda Element vs. 2009 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2009 Honda Element and 2009 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 204 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.
Because 2009 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Element | 2009 Hyundai Tucson | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Element | Tucson |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |