1.3 jazz vs. 1.5 jazz

[msg]

You know, I don't consider the Jazz as a mini-car. Parang kasing luwag ng Jazz ang Civic and Altis sa loob. It has a respectable trunk space at the back even if the seats are not folded. Itsura lang maliit but once you own one, parang ang laki nya.

correct. small sa outside but big sa inside plus tipid pa sa gas

airbag? abs? capable engine? id rather go for this than the entry level civic. pagtabihin mo, mas maganda naman ang vtec na jazz sa entry level na civic ( at least sa looks hehe )

[number001]

In terms of hauling cargo, the Jazz with its U.L.T second row seats is far more useful and flexible. However, when it comes to seating five people inside, any compact car (Civic, Corolla Altis, Optra, Lancer, Sentra, etc) would definitely feel much more comfortable than any subcompact (ie. Jazz, City, Vios, Aveo, Getz, Picanto, etc..)

As for the thread starter's inquiry, I think the 1.5 VTEC is a MUCH better buy than the 1.3S bec. you get the following for only Php 82,000 on top of the price of a 1.3S

1.) 1.5 VTEC engine
2.) Dual SRS Airbags
3.) ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) with EBD w/ BA (Electronic Brake-force Distribution with Brake Assist)
4.) Rear disc brakes
5.) New design 15" wheels
6.) Front and Rear bumper Skirt
7.) Side Skirt
8.) Trunk Spoiler
9.) Seatbelts pretensioner w/ Load Limiter
10.) High-Mount Stop Lamp
11.) i-Pod Ready CD In-dash Audio System with MP3 / WMA / Playback3
12.) Rear Roof Mounted
13.) Headlamps - 3-Dimensional (Body colored type)
14.) Tail lamps - LED type (with smoke type lens)
15.) Keyless entry feature
16.) Sunvisor- Driver & Assistant with vanity mirror
17.) Interior color scheme - Two-tone Black

[Mguy]

However, when it comes to seating five people inside, any compact car (Civic, Corolla Altis, Optra, Lancer, Sentra, etc) would definitely feel much more comfortable than any subcompact (ie. Jazz, City, Vios, Aveo, Getz, Picanto, etc..)

Sorry but I beg to differ. I owned a Sentra before and the Jazz space for 5 adults is bigger than the Sentra. I don't think you could put the Jazz in terms of interior space with the Aveo, Getz, Picanto. Even probably with the Vios.

[mbeige]

We were able to fit 7 people total in the Jazz, may space pa for 2.

2 sa harap, 4 sa likod, 1 sa cargo space. Power wasn't that bogged down, pero nakalagay sa S yung shifter para lower gears yung ginagamit. I'm sure with vtec no need to put it sa S.

Sayang nga, agree ako kay Niky, sana 8 sparkplugs to maximize torque and have it equipped with vtec para high end power utilized. Now, you have power at low rpm and high rpm.

[baludoy]

the jazz is very deceptive. it looks very tight and cramped from the outside, but its actually very, very spacious on the inside. credit this to the ingenious and forward looking designers of honda

btw, in my experience w/ the 1.3 cvt, acceleration isn't really a problem once you get used to playing w/ the electronic gear shifting. i use this feature often in the city and also most especially during out of town trips. the car is so spritely it can surely hold its own

[monsterdash]

1.5, of course. Kapag kaya ang high end, high end ang kunin para wala ng iniisip na "baka mas..."

[niky]

I really like the 1.3 engine, even though it's kind of gutless over 80 km/h. It'll still get you past the speed limit on those long highway stretches. And I can't wait to see that modified 1.5 again on our next track-day.

RE: space? Seat space is really good, even better than some compacts, in terms of legroom, but it's not as wide as a modern Altis, Corolla or Mazda3. But we're talking one or two-elbow-widths... not really that much if you're used to cramming people in pinoy-style.

Our record is 9 guys (pero high-school pa ito, so that includes two or three 90 pounders) in a Toyota Corolla... a 70's Corolla, actually.

My recent record is 9 people in a 00' Sentra. Short distance only, back-streets, emergency... because normally, I won't let anyone ride without fastening their seatbelts. Of course, since the Sentra's suspension tuning is so soft, the whole thing squeaked for weeks afterwards.