2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 Honda Jazz and 2009 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 501 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (189 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Jazz | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Jazz | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |