2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 94 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Jazz | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 66 L |
