Alfa Romeo MiTo 2013 vs Mazda 2 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo MiTo engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo MiTo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Alfa Romeo MiTo consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo MiTo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo MiTo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat 500 | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 2 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Alfa Romeo MiTo is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo MiTo and Mazda 2 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo MiTo is 1.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Alfa Romeo MiTo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`610 kg | 1`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`130 kg | 975 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 480 kg | 535 kg | |
| Alfa Romeo MiTo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mazda 2. Therefore, Mazda 2 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 9400 | |
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