2011 Honda Jazz vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2011 Honda Jazz and 2011 Volvo XC60 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 874 kg more than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz. 2011 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Jazz | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Jazz | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
