2008 Ford Galaxy vs. 2009 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 315 kg more than 2008 Ford Galaxy.
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, 2008 Ford Galaxy (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Galaxy | 2009 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Jazz |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |