2010 Honda Element vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 472 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 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, 2008 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Element | 2008 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Element | A6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| 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 | 1632 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4328 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
