2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Honda Jazz and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 421 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.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz. 2009 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Jazz | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Jazz | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |