2009 Honda Element vs. 2009 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2009 Honda Element and 2009 Volvo V50 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 (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Volvo V50. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo V50.
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 Volvo V50 (240 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2009 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Element | V50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
