2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Honda Jazz and 2009 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 118 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 Polo (153 Nm @ 300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Jazz | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |