2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Jazz | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |
