2006 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2008 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 2 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki SX4 (118 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 532 kg more than 2008 Suzuki SX4.
Because 2008 Suzuki SX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 2008 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Jazz | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
