2006 Honda Jazz vs. 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 2,501 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 634 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Jazz | 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Jazz | Rabbit |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 92.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |