Honda Jazz 2011 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Jazz) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 2) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Jazz engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 84 NM less than Mazda 2. Despite the higher power, Honda Jazz reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Jazz consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Jazz could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Jazz consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 | 11 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Jazz might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 3.90 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.48 m | |
| Honda Jazz and Mazda 2 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | 787 litres | |
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Honda Jazz has more luggage capacity. Honda Jazz has 51 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Jazz (by 96 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Jazz is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Honda Jazz can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Jazz is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Jazz scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Jazz has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3600 | |
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