2011 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 107 kg more than 2011 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Jazz | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Jazz | Civic |
Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |