2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 363 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 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Jazz | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Jazz | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 2406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 100 L |