2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2009 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Jazz would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Jazz and 2009 Honda Jazz are equipped with a 1,339 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1054 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, 2009 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz. 2008 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Jazz 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.
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2008 Honda Jazz | 2009 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Jazz | Jazz |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 989 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |