2009 Honda Element vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Element 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 39 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 525 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element. 2009 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Element | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
