2011 Honda Jazz vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ka. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ka weights approximately 8 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Ford Ka (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Jazz | 2010 Ford Ka | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Jazz | Ka |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 35 L |