Honda Jazz

Honda Jazz
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The Honda Jazz is a five-seat hatchback that has been in production since 2001. It is powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 69 kW, with a top speed of 177 km/h and CO₂ emissions of 115 g/km. The vehicle measures 3,914 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,136 kg. In Norway, the Jazz saw a notable surge in new registrations, peaking at 216 vehicles in 2021 before declining to 101 in 2022, with a total of 542 registrations recorded between 2019 and 2022.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerHonda
ProductionFrom 2001
Body typeHatchback
FuelPetrol
Engine power79 kW (106 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP)105 g/km
Kerb weight1,310 kg
Displacement1,327 cc
Top speed177 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length3,938 mm
Width1,699 mm
Height1,540 mm
Seats5
Doors4

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 30 European countries that registered the Honda Jazz in 2025 (21,403 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Honda Jazz registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Honda Jazz first registrations in Norway per year
201995
2020130
2021216
2022101
202349
202463
202536

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Honda Jazz cars registered for the first time across 30 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
United Kingdom12,153
Italy2,966
Germany1,699
France1,324
Spain966
Austria353
Belgium292
Netherlands275
Poland165
Portugal165
Sweden142
Hungary130
Ireland127
Greece117
Denmark98

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Honda Jazz (from registration data). 3 variants.

Engine variants for Honda Jazz
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.2 l · 4-cyl174 km/h
1.3 l · 4-cyl178 km/h
1.5 l · 4-cyl175 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

Other Honda models

Similar Hatchback models

Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 81% of Honda Jazzs pass their MOT test first time, based on 327,822 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Honda Jazz. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-08-05

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Honda recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Honda Jazz?
The Honda Jazz has a rated top speed of 177 km/h.
How much power does the Honda Jazz have?
The Honda Jazz produces 79 kW (106 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Honda Jazz?
The Honda Jazz is 3,938 mm long, 1,699 mm wide and 1,540 mm tall.
How much does the Honda Jazz weigh?
The Honda Jazz has a kerb weight of about 1,310 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Honda Jazz?
The Honda Jazz emits 105 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the Honda Jazz have?
The Honda Jazz has 5 seats.