Mazda 2 2015 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 2 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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 Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford B-Max | |
| 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 | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 2 is 11 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 2 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. This could mean that the Mazda 2 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Fiesta is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 2 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 4600 | |
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