2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2008 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo 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. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Jazz (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 1372 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, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Aveo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2008 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Aveo | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1013 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
