2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 219 kg more than 2008 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 Volkswagen Polo (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Jazz | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1209 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |