Honda Jazz 2015 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 123 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Honda Jazz engine produces 48 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 127 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Honda Jazz reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Honda Jazz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Jazz consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Honda Jazz over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Jazz consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Polo 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.45 m | |
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Honda Jazz is larger. Honda Jazz is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Honda Jazz is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1314 litres | 952 litres | |
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Honda Jazz has more luggage capacity. Honda Jazz has 74 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Jazz (by 362 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Jazz is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`605 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Honda Jazz scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 5600 | |
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