2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Jazz (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 83 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, 2008 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Jazz | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1013 kg | 1096 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |