2006 Honda Jazz vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 425 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jazz | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
