2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2000 Kia Sephia II
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sephia II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sephia II would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sephia II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 109 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sephia II weights approximately 102 kg more than 2008 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, 2000 Kia Sephia II (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sephia II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2000 Kia Sephia II | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Jazz | Sephia II |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1013 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
