2007 Honda Jazz vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 2,458 cc, 2006 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Baja (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja 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 Subaru Baja (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Jazz | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Jazz | Baja |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |
