2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 118 kg more than 2008 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 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz. 2006 Ford Fiesta has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Fiesta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Jazz |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1108 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |