2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (108 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz.
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, 2006 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1108 kg | 1013 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
