2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2000 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Ignis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Ignis would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 993 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Suzuki Ignis 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, 2000 Suzuki Ignis 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 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Ignis. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 2000 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Jazz | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 41 L |
