Honda Jazz And Honda Brio Comparison: Prices, Specs And Other Features

A thick line differentiates the latest Honda Jazz from Honda Brio. From pricing, exterior design, engine performance to cargo space every feature offers a different experience. But being small hatching cars with equal sitting capacity, they have a lot in common. 

The Honda Jazz, one of the best-selling hatchback cars in Indonesia is undisputedly a reliable car manufactured for young consumers and the retired and aged. It’s a reserved car whose changes are hard to come by as opposed to the Brio. The 2020 Honda Brio brought a new definition to space and sporty design.

Honda Brio currently exists in five variants with the lowest Satya S. selling at IDR 147,00 million and the highest CVT Hospital moving at Rp 199,50 Million.

Selling at a slightly lower price is the Jazz. Honda Jazz has four trims but actively, only two variants are promoted in Indonesia – the RS MT selling at Rp 282,00 Juta and Jazz S selling at Rp 249,50 Million.

Comparison of Honda Jazz and Honda Brio

Design/Exterior

Even though the Jazz has seen several facelifts since the first generation was launched, no much difference can be talked of. Generally, the design is meant to suit everyday usability. It may not cause many to turn their heads on a busy street like the Toyota Yaris or Clio; however, the interior will arouse some love.

A long nose overstretched by huge chrome that’s characterized by countless creases overshadows the front side.

Being not designed for luxury, the design can only be termed as good for beginners. The interior space is created spaciously to create the difference. This is courtesy of the fuel tank being housed beneath the cosy front wheels.

If you thought the best designs were exclusive for the Honda City and Civic, Honda proved otherwise. With the launch of 2020 Honda Brio, Honda proved they could make fun-to-drive, fuel-efficient and well-designed small car.

Large honeycomb grille tacked in huge glossy chrome seemly gives the impression of an MPV and not a hatchback. Honestly, saying the design isn’t attractive would be unfair. It’s a polished car with creases on the front, side and rear to create illusions.

Interior

Sliding into the interior of Jazz, a more durable and water repellant material covers the entire interior giving it a dull monochrome ambience. No much appealing though. The dark soft-touch surfaces on the dashboard and the white panelling on the steering wheel add a slight glare of comfortable feeling.

On the contrary, Jazz’s interior is well built with more focus on flexibility and ease of use. Firstly, the control buttons/switches are closely aligned to the 9-inch infotainment screen. Secondly, the second row “magical seats” easily fold upward or forward thus doubling the cargo space. The legroom and headroom are not bad for a small car.

Engineers working on Brio focused on maximizing the interior space, which treats passengers with much generosity. The polished interior is fit for an A-Segment that’s not much convenient.

The touchscreen infotainment system has an intuitive interface that easy to pair with Bluetooth smart devices. A USB charging port is easily accessible at the centre console featuring cup holders. Practically, the Brio’s interior is large enough for the passengers to enjoy ample leg and headroom.

Engine and Transmission 

The old versions of the Jazz carried a little bit noisy 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine, unlike the All-New hybrid quiet engine. Jazz has two types of engines: a regular 1.5 L petrol engines that dispense 120 horsepower at 6,000rpm and 145Nm of torque at 4,300rpm and a 1.5-litre Hybrid Earthdreams engine that produces 137 horsepower and 170 Nm.

The regular Jazz engine is mated to a CVT transmission system while the hybrid engine is connected to Seven-speed Dual Clutch Transmission.

Brio doesn’t come with options. The 1.2L SOHC i-VTEC engine produces 110Nm at 4,800rpm and 89hp at 6,000rpm. If you need a Honda Brio with a more powerful engine, the previous generation’s engine produces 99 horsepower and 127Nm of torque. But for much recommended LCGCs cars, don’t forget to buy the Brio’s with “Satya” initials.

Despite the engine being mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox or a 5-speed manual gearbox, it’s not a fast car.

In terms of security, Honda Jazz featured traction control system before other small cars could imagine of such. The Stability Control feature now in the current generation relieves the sliding anxiety experienced when riding in other small cars.

As for the Brio, a seat belt warning, Automatic Braking System and Airbags are the only safe options available.

Conclusion

Both the Honda Jazz and Honda Brio are just small cars and you cannot expect the powertrain in large hatchbacks like Toyota Yaris. Surprisingly, their interior space in these cars supersedes those of other bigger and more luxurious cars. And since you are happy with the pocket-friendly pricing, why then expect what you haven't paid for?