2010 Honda Element vs. 2009 Citroen C1
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C1 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 99 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 767 kg more than 2009 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Element | 2009 Citroen C1 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Element | C1 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4328 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |
