2010 Kia Forte vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Forte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Forte would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 746 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte.
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 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Forte | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Forte | Jazz |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4481 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 42 L |