2007 Honda Jazz vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 174 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, 2007 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Jazz | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Jazz | Citi |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 49 L |