2007 Saturn ION vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Saturn ION. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Saturn ION would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn ION (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 714 kg more than 2007 Saturn ION.
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 Saturn ION (203 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Saturn ION | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Saturn | Honda |
| Model | ION | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 42 L |
