2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2008 Honda Jazz and 2008 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 770 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sportage (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Jazz | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |