2009 Honda Jazz vs. 2010 Mazda 2
To start off, 2010 Mazda 2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 2 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1083 kg more than 2010 Mazda 2.
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 Mazda 2 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Jazz | 2010 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Jazz | 2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |
