Mazda 2 2015 vs Alfa Romeo MiTo 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 10 HP more power than Alfa Romeo MiTo, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Alfa Romeo MiTo. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 2 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo MiTo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 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 | 250'000 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: | 13 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Used also on Fiat 500 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 2 is smaller, but higher. Mazda 2 and Alfa Romeo MiTo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
950 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`510 kg | 1`610 kg | |
| Net weight: | 975 kg | 1`130 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 480 kg | |
| Mazda 2 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Alfa Romeo MiTo. Therefore, Mazda 2 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 8200 | |
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