2010 Honda Element vs. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. (150 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 76 kg more than 2010 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, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Element | 2002 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Element | Sharan |
Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |