2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 2010 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,339 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 289 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, 2010 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Jazz | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |