Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Honda Jazz 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 123 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 12 HP less power than Honda Jazz, but torque is 37 NM more than Honda Jazz. Despite less power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 650 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: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 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: | 330'000 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 | 14 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Jazz might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.55 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Jazz, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | 1314 litres | |
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Honda Jazz has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 74 litres less trunk space than the Honda Jazz. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Jazz (by 362 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Honda Jazz scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 9400 | |
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