2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2011 Toyota iQ is newer by 3 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. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Jazz weights approximately 129 kg more than 2011 Toyota iQ.
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 (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Jazz | iQ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 989 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 32 L |
