2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 2 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 2,000 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jazz | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
