Honda Jazz 2011 vs Audi A1 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Jazz) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A1) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
|
Audi A1 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Jazz engine produces 12 HP more power than Audi A1, but torque is 109 NM less than Audi A1. Despite the higher power, Honda Jazz reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
|
The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Jazz consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Jazz could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Jazz consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 800 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: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| 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 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: | 3.90 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.42 m | |
|
Honda Jazz is smaller, but higher. Honda Jazz is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A1, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Jazz is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
|
Honda Jazz has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Jazz has 33 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. The Audi A1 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Jazz is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`675 | |
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 7600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Honda Jazz has
|
Audi A1 has
| |