2010 Honda Element vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2010 Honda Element and 2010 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 83 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 236 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. 2010 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Honda Element | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Element | Citi |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |