2005 Honda Jazz vs. 2006 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Aerio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Aerio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Aerio (155 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (77 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Aerio should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Jazz weights approximately 13 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Because 2006 Suzuki Aerio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Aerio 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, 2006 Suzuki Aerio (206 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (151 Nm). This means 2006 Suzuki Aerio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 2006 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Jazz | Aerio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
