2007 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Golf | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
