2007 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (77 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 267 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz.
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, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Jazz | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jazz | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1337 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
