Audi A1 2012 vs Honda Jazz 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A1) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Jazz) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 12 HP less power than Honda Jazz, but torque is 109 NM more than Honda Jazz. Despite less power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A1 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.53 m | |
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Audi A1 is larger, but lower. Audi A1 is 5 cm longer than the Honda Jazz, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A1 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Honda Jazz has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A1 has 33 litres less trunk space than the Honda Jazz. This could mean that the Audi A1 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Jazz has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4800 | |
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