Honda Jazz vs Renault Clio
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HondaJazz | RenaultClio | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2020 | October 2019 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Hybrid, Petrol |
| Power | 121 bhp | 89–143 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 9.4 s | 9.3–12.2 s (better) |
| Top speed | 108 mph | 108–112 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, 107 PS (79 kW), with Honda's i-MMD two-motor hybrid system; electric drive motor 122 PS (90 kW), the figure used for power here (bhp converted from kW); 0–62 mph in 9.4 s (Elegance), 9.6 s (Advance, Advance Sport) or 9.7 s (Crosstar Advance) | E-Tech full hybrid: 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol with two electric motors and a 1.2 kWh battery, 105 kW (145 hp); TCe 90: 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol, 67 kW (90 hp); bhp converted from Renault's metric horsepower |
| Torque | 253 Nm (electric motor); 131 Nm (petrol engine) | 205 Nm (E-Tech 145), 160 Nm (TCe 90) |
| Gearbox | Automatic (eCVT) | 4-speed multi-mode automatic with two additional motors (E-Tech) or 6-speed manual (TCe 90) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Economy (WLTP) | 62.8 mpg | 53.3–65.7 mpg (better) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 62.8 mpg (Elegance), 61.4 mpg (Advance, Crosstar Advance), 58.9 mpg (Advance Sport) | WLTP combined: 64.2–65.7 mpg (E-Tech 145), 53.3 mpg (TCe 90) |
| CO2 emissions | 102–108 g/km (WLTP combined) | 95–99 g/km (E-Tech 145), 119 g/km (TCe 90), WLTP |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 304 litres | 391 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,089 mm | 4,053 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | – |
| Weight | From 1,230 kg | From 1,116 kg |
| Boot | 304 litres (VDA) with the rear seats up; 844 litres to the window or 1,205 litres to the roof with them folded; 60/40 split Magic Seats | 301 litres (1,006 litres folded) with the E-Tech hybrid, 391 litres (1,069 litres) with the TCe 90, per Renault's brochure; Renault's technical data lists 254 and 284 litres minimum |
| Towing | 500 kg | Up to 900 kg braked |
| Size | 4,089 mm long (4,105 mm Crosstar), 1,694 mm wide (1,725 mm Crosstar; 1,966 mm including mirrors), 1,526 mm high; 2,517 mm wheelbase; 10.1–10.7 m turning circle; 136 mm ground clearance (146 mm Crosstar); kerb weight 1,230–1,253 kg | 4,053 mm long, 1,798 mm wide with mirrors folded (1,988 mm extended), 1,439 mm high; 2,583 mm wheelbase; kerb weight 1,116 kg (TCe 90) or 1,323 kg (E-Tech), excluding driver |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | Honda CONNECT 9-inch touchscreen with navigation, DAB, Apple CarPlay (wireless) and Android Auto; 7-inch digital driver's display | 7-inch touchscreen and 7-inch driver display on generation; 9.3-inch touchscreen and 10-inch driver display on esprit Alpine versions |
| Driver assistance | Honda SENSING: adaptive cruise control with low-speed following, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Traffic Sign Recognition, auto high beam | – |
