2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 3 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 (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 499 kg more than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
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, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz. 2012 Ford Transit Connect 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. 2012 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Jazz | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |
