2006 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1064 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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 Honda Jazz (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Jazz | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 35 L |
