2008 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Rio weights approximately 54 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Rio | Jazz |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |