Honda Jazz: generations compared
Eight catalogue generations, all Mini 5-doors. Years are the start/stop dates in the file.
Eight catalogue generations, all Mini 5-doors. Years are the `start`/`stop` dates in the file.
| Generation | Years | Versions in file | What the numbers change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation | 2002-01-01 – 2005-08-31 | 7 | Lightest Jazz here (960 kg FWD 1.2 MT). Only AWD. Rear brakes Drum. Clearance 150 mm. Tank 42 L. |
| 1 generation, restyling | 2005-09-01 – 2009-12-31 | 5 | Same 1.5 MT 120 hp as the pre-facelift; 1.3 cars drop to 140 mm clearance. Rear brakes split: Drum on 1.2/1.5, Disc on 1.3. |
| 2 generation | 2008-10-01 – 2011-03-31 | 4 | Two different 1.3 I-Shift (88 hp and 100 hp). Clearance 150 mm. Tank 42 L. |
| 2 generation, restyling | 2011-04-01 – 2015-08-31 | 6 | 1.5 at 120 hp. Two 1.3 CVT (100 hp and 88 hp). Clearance 147–150 mm. Rear suspension Semi-independent, torsion on the 100/120 hp cars. Euro 4 or 5. |
| 3 generation | 2015-09-01 – 2016-12-31 | 2 | Only 1.3 (102 hp). Clearance falls to 127 mm. Tank 40 L. Euro 6. |
| 3 generation, restyling | 2017-01-01 – 2019-09-30 | 4 | Peak petrol: 1.5 MT 130 hp, 8.7 s. Same 127 mm / 40 L. |
| 4 generation | 2019-10-01 – 2024-01-31 | 1 | Only 1.5 e-CVT 98 hp, Hybrid, 260 Nm, 4.5 L/100 km combined. 1 228 kg. Clearance 136 mm. |
| 4 generation, restyling | 2023-01-01 – not measured | 1 | Same name 1.5 e-CVT, 122 hp, 134 Nm, 1 316 kg. Combined mpg not measured. |
The third generation is not “the 3 generation” twice: 3 generation is 2015–2016 (two 1.3s); 3 generation, restyling is 2017–2019 (adds the 130 hp 1.5s). The fourth generation is not “the 4 generation” twice: 4 generation is the 98 hp hybrid; 4 generation, restyling is the 122 hp hybrid.
Engines and specs
Every engine in the file is 4 cylinders, Inline, boost No. Layout, where measured, is Front, transverse. Drive is FWD except two 1 generation manuals marked AWD. Fuel labels are 95 or 92 as in the file.
3 generation, restyling (2017–2019)
| Version | hp (kW @ rpm) | Nm @ rpm | cc | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 MT | 130 (96 @ 6600) | 155 @ 4600 | 1498 | Gasoline, 95 | Manual, 6 | FWD |
| 1.5 CVT | 130 (96 @ 6600) | 155 @ 4600 | 1498 | Gasoline, 95 | Variable, gears not measured | FWD |
| 1.3 MT | 102 (75 @ 6000) | 123 @ 5000 | 1318 | Gasoline, 95 | Manual, 6 | FWD |
| 1.3 AT | 102 (75 @ 6000) | 125 @ 5000 | 1318 | Gasoline, 95 | Variable, gears not measured | FWD |
Injection: Distributed injection (multi-point). Valves per cylinder: 4. Compression: 11.5 (1.5) / 13.5 (1.3). Bore × stroke: 73 × 89.5 / 73 × 78.7.
3 generation (2015–2016) — 1.3 MT 102 hp and 1.3 CVT 102 hp, 123 Nm, 1318 cc, same injection and 13.5 compression as the later 1.3s. 1.3 CVT gearbox: Variable, gears not measured.
2 generation, restyling (2011–2015)
| Version | hp | Nm | cc | Gearbox | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 CVT | 120 (88 @ 6600) | 145 @ 4800 | 1496 | Variable | Euro 4 |
| 1.5 MT | 120 (88 @ 6600) | 145 @ 4800 | 1496 | Manual, 5 | Euro 4 |
| 1.3 MT | 100 (74 @ 6000) | 127 @ 4800 | 1339 | Manual, 5 | Euro 4 |
| 1.3 CVT (100 hp) | 100 (74 @ 6000) | 127 @ 4800 | 1339 | Variable | Euro 4 |
| 1.2 MT | 90 (66 @ 6000) | 114 @ 4900 | 1198 | Manual, 5 | Euro 4 |
| 1.3 CVT (88 hp) | 88 (65 @ 1500) | 121 @ 4500 | 1339 | Variable | Euro 5 |
The two 1.3 CVT rows are not the same car: 100 hp vs 88 hp, 127 Nm vs 121 Nm, 6.7 vs 4.6 L/100 km city, 1 079 kg vs 1 234 kg, fuel 95 vs 92. Compression 10.4 (1.5) / 10.5 (100 hp 1.3) / not measured (1.2) / 10.8 (88 hp 1.3). Engine position on 1.2 MT and 1.3 CVT 88 hp: not measured.
2 generation (2008–2011)
| Version | hp | Distinguish | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 I-Shift | 88 (64 @ 5800) | 123 Nm @ 4500 | Robotic, 6 |
| 1.3 I-Shift | 100 (74 @ 6000) | 127 Nm @ 4800 | Robotic, 6 |
| 1.3 MT | 100 (74 @ 6000) | 127 Nm | Manual, 5 |
| 1.2 MT | 90 (66 @ 6000) | 114 Nm, 1198 cc | Manual, 5 |
1 generation, restyling (2005–2009) — 1.2 MT 78 hp (2 valves/cyl), 1.5 MT 120 hp, 1.5 CVT 120 hp, 1.3 CVT 83 hp, 1.3 MT 83 hp. 1.5 cars: fuel 92, compression 10.8, 73 × 74.3. 1.3 cars: fuel 95, 73 × 80, 2 valves/cyl.
1 generation (2002–2005)
| Version | hp | Drive | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 MT | 78 | AWD | 980 kg, 12.0 s |
| 1.2 MT | 78 | FWD | 960 kg, 12.9 s |
| 1.3 MT | 83 | AWD | 11.3 s, 171 km/h |
| 1.5 CVT | 120 | FWD | 0–100 not measured, vmax not measured |
| 1.5 MT | 120 | FWD | 12.2 s, 175 km/h |
| 1.3 CVT | 83 | FWD | 12.4 s, 160 km/h |
| 1.3 MT | 83 | FWD | 12.0 s, 170 km/h |
4 generation (2019–2024) — 1.5 e-CVT: Hybrid, 98 hp (72 kW), 260 Nm, 1498 cc, Direct injection (direct), compression 13.5, 73 x 89.5, Automatic, 1 gear, FWD, 95.
4 generation, restyling (from 2023) — same name 1.5 e-CVT: Hybrid, 122 hp (89 kW @ 6000-6400), 134 Nm @ 4000-4500. Same 1498 cc, same injection, same Automatic 1 gear. Power rose 24 hp; torque fell 126 Nm (260 − 134).
Power per litre (hp / litres): 1.5 MT 3rd restyle 86.8 hp/L; 1.5 MT 2nd restyle 80.2 hp/L; 4 generation, restyling 1.5 e-CVT 81.4 hp/L; 1.3 MT 3rd 77.4 hp/L; 1.2 MT 90 hp 75.1 hp/L; 1.3 CVT 88 hp 2nd restyle 65.7 hp/L; 4 generation 1.5 e-CVT 98 hp 65.4 hp/L; 1.2 MT 78 hp 62.8 hp/L; 1.3 MT 83 hp 62.0 hp/L.
Performance and economy
0–100 km/h, where measured: fastest 1.5 MT 3rd restyle 8.7 s; then 4 generation 1.5 e-CVT 9.4 s; 4 generation, restyling 1.5 e-CVT 9.6 s; 1.5 CVT 3rd restyle 10.0 s. Slowest measured: 1.3 CVT 83 hp 1st restyle 14.9 s. 1.5 CVT and 1.5 MT of 2 generation, restyling: 0–100 not measured. 1.5 CVT of 1 generation and 1 generation, restyling: 0–100 not measured.
Top speed: 190 km/h on 1.5 MT, 1.5 CVT, 1.3 MT of the 3rd restyle and on 1.3 MT of 3 generation. 1.3 AT 3rd restyle: 182 km/h. Both 4th-generation 1.5 e-CVT: 175 km/h. Lowest measured: 160 km/h on 1.3 CVT 83 hp (both 1st-generation bodies). 1.5 CVT 1st generation / 1st restyle: vmax not measured.
Combined consumption, lowest measured: 4.5 L/100 km on 4 generation 1.5 e-CVT and on 2 generation, restyling 1.3 CVT 88 hp. 1.3 I-Shift 88 hp: 4.65. 1.3 AT 3rd restyle and 1.3 CVT 3rd generation: 4.6. Highest combined among measured 3rd-restyle cars: 1.5 MT 5.9. 4 generation, restyling 1.5 e-CVT: city / highway / combined not measured. 1 generation 1.2/1.3 cars: fuel use not measured.
CO2, lowest measured: 102 g/km (4 generation 1.5 e-CVT); then 106 (1.3 AT 3rd restyle, 1.3 CVT 3rd generation). Highest measured: 133 (1.5 MT 3rd restyle). Many 1st- and 2nd-generation rows: CO2 not measured. Eco class: Euro 6 from 3 generation onward; Euro 4 on most 2 generation, restyling petrols; Euro 5 only on 1.3 CVT 88 hp; 2 generation I-Shift and most 1st-generation cars: eco not measured.
Manual vs Variable on the same 3rd-restyle 1.5: 1.5 MT is 1.3 s quicker to 100 (8.7 vs 10.0) and uses 0.5 L/100 km more combined (5.9 vs 5.4). On the 1.3: 1.3 MT is 1.0 s quicker than 1.3 AT (11.2 vs 12.2) and uses 0.4 L/100 km more combined (5.0 vs 4.6). 1.3 I-Shift 88 hp vs 1.3 I-Shift 100 hp: the 88 hp car is 1.5 s quicker (12.2 vs 13.7) and uses 0.65 L/100 km less combined (4.65 vs 5.3) — the extra 12 hp on the 100 hp I-Shift does not buy a quicker 0–100 in this file.
Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight, lightest: 960 kg (1 generation 1.2 MT FWD). Heaviest: 1 316 kg (4 generation, restyling 1.5 e-CVT) — 356 kg more than that 1.2. 4 generation 1.5 e-CVT is 1 228 kg, so the restyle adds 88 kg for +24 hp. Gross weight: 1 710 kg on both 4th-generation hybrids; 1 610 kg on 2 generation, restyling 1.3 MT; 1 420 kg on 1.2 MT 90 hp. 3 generation and 3 generation, restyling: gross not measured.
kg per hp: 1.5 MT 1st generation 8.2 (980/120); 1.5 MT 3rd restyle 8.5 (1104/130); 1.3 MT 3rd 10.5 (1066/102); 4 generation, restyling 1.5 e-CVT 10.8 (1316/122); 1.2 MT FWD 78 hp 12.3 (960/78); 4 generation 1.5 e-CVT 12.5 (1228/98); 1.3 CVT 88 hp 2nd restyle 14.0 (1234/88).
Ground clearance: 150 mm on 1 generation and on 2 generation (and 1.2 MT / 1.3 CVT 88 hp of the 2nd restyle); 147 mm on the 120/100 hp 2nd-restyle cars; 140 mm on 1st-restyle 1.3; 136 mm on both 4th-generation hybrids; 127 mm on all 3rd-generation cars — 23 mm less than the first Jazz, 20 mm less than the 2nd-restyle 1.5.
Tank: 42 L through generation 2; 40 L from generation 3. Wheels, where listed: 185/60 R15 and 185/55 R16 (3rd); 175/65 R15 and 185/55 R16 (2nd / I-Shift); 185/55 R15 and 175/65 R14 (1st); 185/60 R15 and 185/60 R16 (4 generation 1.5 e-CVT); 185/60 R15 and 185/55 R16 (4th restyle). Many 2nd-restyle and 1st-restyle 1.5 rows: wheels not measured. 1.3 AT 3rd restyle: wheels not measured.
Front suspension everywhere measured: Independent, spring. Rear: Independent, spring on 1 generation; mixed on 1st restyle; Semi-independent, torsion on most 2nd-generation cars; Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem on 3rd/4th (label as in the file). Front brakes: Ventilated disc. Rear: Drum on 1st-generation 1.2/1.5; Disc thereafter (file spelling).
Which version to choose
If 0–100 is the ranking: 3 generation, restyling 1.5 MT. 130 hp, 8.7 s, 190 km/h, 86.8 hp/L. You give up 0.5 L/100 km combined versus the sister 1.5 CVT and 1.3 L/100 km versus the 4 generation 1.5 e-CVT. Clearance is the lowest in the catalogue (127 mm).
If combined litres matter more than seconds: 4 generation 1.5 e-CVT (4.5 / 3.5 / 5.8 combined/highway/city, 102 g/km, Euro 6) or 2 generation, restyling 1.3 CVT 88 hp (4.5 / 4.4 / 4.6). The 88 hp CVT is 14.0 kg/hp and 1 234 kg; the hybrid is 12.5 kg/hp, 260 Nm, and 9.4 s. The 1.3 I-Shift 88 hp is the city specialist at 4.4 L/100 km city.
If you want the 4th generation in its later body: 4 generation, restyling 1.5 e-CVT is 122 hp vs 98 hp, but 134 Nm vs 260 Nm, 1 316 kg vs 1 228 kg, and 9.6 s vs 9.4 s. Combined consumption, CO2: not measured. You are buying 24 hp and 88 kg, not a quicker sprint and not a measured mpg gain.
If you need AWD: only 1 generation 1.2 MT 78 hp AWD or 1 generation 1.3 MT 83 hp AWD. The FWD 1.2 MT is 20 kg lighter (960 vs 980) but 0.9 s slower (12.9 vs 12.0). The AWD 1.3 MT is the quicker 1st-generation 1.3 at 11.3 s. After 2005-08-31 there is no AWD row.
If you want a 1.5 without the 3rd-restyle peak: 2 generation, restyling 1.5 MT and 1.5 CVT are both 120 hp, 175 km/h, 5.4 L/100 km combined, 147 mm clearance, 42 L tank, Euro 4. 0–100: not measured. Versus the later 1.5 MT 130 hp you lose 10 hp, 10 Nm, and you do not have a 0–100 figure; you gain 20 mm of clearance and 2 L of tank.
If you want a 1.3 after 2015: 3 generation 1.3 MT and 3 generation, restyling 1.3 MT share 102 hp, 11.2 s, 190 km/h, 5.0 L/100 km combined, 1 066 kg. The CVT/AT sister is 4.6 L/100 km and 12.0–12.2 s. Versus 2 generation, restyling 1.3 MT 100 hp: +2 hp, 0.2 s quicker, 0.5 L/100 km less combined, 20 mm less clearance, 2 L less tank, Euro 6 instead of Euro 4.
If you want the lightest shell: 1 generation 1.2 MT FWD 960 kg, 78 hp, 12.9 s, 180 km/h. Fuel use not measured. Rear Drum. 150 mm clearance.
What not to pick if you need a complete spec sheet: 1 generation / 1 generation, restyling 1.5 CVT — 0–100, vmax, and (on the pre-facelift) fuel use not measured. 4 generation, restyling 1.5 e-CVT if you need combined mpg in this catalogue.
Same name, different cars — always split by power and generation: 1.3 I-Shift 88 vs 100 hp; 1.3 CVT 100 vs 88 hp in 2 generation, restyling; 1.2 MT 78 hp AWD vs FWD; 1.5 e-CVT 98 vs 122 hp; 1.5 MT 130 vs 120 vs 120 hp across 3rd restyle / 2nd restyle / 1st generation.