2009 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 681 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
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 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2006 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
