2009 Ford Kuga vs. 2009 Honda Jazz
To start off, both 2009 Ford Kuga and 2009 Honda Jazz were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 503 kg more than 2009 Ford Kuga.
Because 2009 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga will offer significantly more control. 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 Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Kuga | 2009 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Kuga | Jazz |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 42 L |