Fiat Punto 2003 vs Mazda 2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 7 NM less than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Punto could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat Stilo | 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. Fiat Punto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Fiat Punto 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. | |||
| Mazda 2 2008 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.86 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Fiat Punto is smaller. Fiat Punto is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 297 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | no data | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Punto has 47 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The Mazda 2 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Fiat Punto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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