Comparison between Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, and Suzuki Swift

Three products from three automakers, Comparison between Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, and Suzuki Swift, which one is the best?

Honda Jazz i-DSI

As always, the Honda's cabin controls impress with their clear layout, simple functionality and modern look. The plastic on the dashboard and door panels, however, looks a bit cheap; Honda has put a fabric insert on the top edge of all four doors so you don't get sore elbows.
Fuel consumption : 1/11 (downtown) 1/13 (uptown)
Acceleration :
0-100 km/h : 14 second
0-402 m : 19,21 second

Engine: 1.5L Injection, (PGM-FI) Programmed Fuel Injection, SOHC.

Suspension: MacPherson Struts (front), H-Shape Torsion Beam (rear)

Weight: 1115 kg

Turning circle: 10.4 metres

Safety: Dual front, side and curtain airbags and anti-lock brakes are standard. Stability control not available.

Price: Highest

Toyota Yaris

The Yaris is made in Japan but it was designed in Europe, which is why, from some angles, it has some Peugeot flair to its flanks. Inside, it looks like a spaceship. There is a digital instrument cluster in the middle of the dash, which displays the speed in exact figures (rather than gauging a needle on a dial). Some drivers don't like this, but for what's it's worth, we're fans. In this era of fixed speed cameras, low tolerances and strict enforcement with harsh penalties, there is no ambiguity in a digitised number.

Fuel consumption : 1/11,3 (downtown) 1/13 (uptown)
Acceleration :
0-100 km/h : 13,41 second
0-402 m : 18,88 second

Engine : 1.5L, IL 4 Cylinder, 16 Katup, DOHC, VVT-i

Suspension : MacPherson Struts and Stabilizer (front) , Torsion Beam and Coil Spring (rear).

Weight: 1055 kg

Turning circle: 9.4 metres

Safety: Dual front airbags and anti-lock brakes are standard. Front-seat side airbags, curtain airbags and a driver's knee airbag are a $750 option. Stability control not available.

Price: Middle

Suzuki Swift GT

The Swift still looks fresh, even though it is the oldest car in this group. It was introduced in 2005 and an updated model arrived about a year ago. The changes were subtle: new tail-lights, front bumper and wheel covers were about it.

The Swift has the least amount of cabin storage (the door pockets are too thin) and the rear three-quarter view when parking is restricted a little by the small side windows.

But it gets a nice leather steering wheel with audio controls, large sun visors and a regular fuel gauge (the Mazda and Toyota have digital fuel gauges). Quality is good.

Fuel consumption : 1/11,3 (downtown) 1/15,8 (uptown)
Acceleration :
0-100 km/jam : 11,20 second
0-402 m : 18,51 second

Engine : 1.5L - M 15A, DOHC, 16 Valves, VVT (Variable Valve Timing)

Suspension: MacPherson Strut and Coil Spring (front), Torsion Beam and Coil Spring (rear).

Weight: 1060 kg

Turning circle: 9.4 metres

Safety: Dual front airbags and anti-lock brakes are standard. Front-seat side airbags and curtain airbags are standard on the Swift S model. Stability control not available.

Price: Lowest