2007 Honda Jazz vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2007 Honda Jazz and 2007 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 14 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Kia Rio (126 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz. 2007 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Jazz | 2007 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Jazz | Rio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1337 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
