2007 Honda Jazz vs. 2011 Mazda 2
To start off, 2011 Mazda 2 is newer by 4 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 2. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 2 weights approximately 50 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, 2011 Mazda 2 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Jazz | 2011 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Jazz | 2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |
