2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2008 Honda Jazz and 2008 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 306 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz. 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 Mazda 6 (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Jazz | 6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1338 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |
