2008 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 681 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. 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, 2008 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Jazz |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 11.1 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 | 1362 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 42 L |