2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 105 kg more than 2010 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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
