2011 Honda Jazz vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q3 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Because 2012 Audi Q3 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, 2012 Audi Q3 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 Audi Q3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz. 2011 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi Q3 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi Q3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Jazz | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Jazz | Q3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
