2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Honda Jazz

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 725 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.

Because 2009 Honda Civic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Civic 2008 Honda Jazz
Make Honda Honda
Model Civic Jazz
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 0 HP
Torque 174 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 73.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.3 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 12 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1685 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 42 L


 

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