Honda Jazz

The Honda Jazz is a five-seat hatchback produced since 2001, measuring 3,914 mm in length. It is powered by four-cylinder petrol engines with displacements between 1,200 and 1,500 cc, achieving a top speed of 177 km/h. In 2025, new EU/EEA registrations of the Jazz emitted 105 g/km COâ‚‚ for the hybrid petrol variant and 106 g/km for the petrol variant under WLTP testing. Norwegian new registrations of the Jazz totalled 690 between 2019 and 2025, with a peak of 216 in 2021, declining to 36 in 2025.
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2001 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 79 kW (106 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Hybrid (petrol) 105 g/km, petrol 106 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,310 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,200–1,500 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 177 km/h |
| Length | 3,921 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,693 mm |
| Height | 1,561 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Honda Jazz registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (9,250 cars), engine power from 28 countries, kerb weight from 29 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Honda Jazz registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
690 Honda Jazz cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (petrol) | 72 kW (97 hp) | 1,315 kg | 2020–2023 | 228 |
| Hybrid (petrol) | 79 kW (106 hp) | 1,309 kg | 2023–2024 | 98 |
| Hybrid (petrol) | 80 kW (107 hp) | 1,313 kg | 2021 | 216 |
| Hybrid (petrol) | 90 kW (121 hp) | 1,312 kg | 2025 | 36 |
| Petrol | 75 kW (101 hp) | 1,173 kg | 2019–2020 | 58 |
| Petrol | 96 kW (129 hp) | 1,196 kg | 2019–2020 | 54 |
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Honda Jazz cars registered for the first time across 30 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 12,153 |
| Italy | 2,966 |
| Germany | 1,699 |
| France | 1,324 |
| Spain | 966 |
| Austria | 353 |
| Belgium | 292 |
| Netherlands | 275 |
| Poland | 165 |
| Portugal | 165 |
| Sweden | 142 |
| Hungary | 130 |
| Ireland | 127 |
| Greece | 117 |
| Denmark | 98 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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 campaign 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 3,921 mm long, 1,693 mm wide and 1,561 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?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the Honda Jazz registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Hybrid (petrol) 105 g/km, petrol 106 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Honda Jazz have?
- The Honda Jazz has 5 seats.