2009 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Ford Galaxy 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 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 735 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 Ford Galaxy (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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2009 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Jazz |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |