2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 383 kg more than 2009 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Jazz | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Jazz | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 9.9 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 | 1047 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |