2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2009 Honda Jazz and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 200 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, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jazz | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
