2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2010 Honda Jazz. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2010 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Touareg | Jazz |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 42 L |