2007 Honda Jazz vs. 2010 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i30 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai i30 (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 201 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, 2010 Hyundai i30 (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Jazz | 2010 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Jazz | i30 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1013 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |
