2011 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2010 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 486 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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 Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Tiguan | Jazz |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 42 L |