2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 441 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Jazz | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 192 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 | 990 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |