2005 Honda Jazz vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2006 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Yaris (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (77 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Jazz weights approximately 68 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Honda Jazz (151 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (122 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
