Mazda 2 2015 vs Seat Ibiza 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 105 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 30 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Ibiza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 2 is larger. Mazda 2 is 3 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | no data | |
| Mazda 2 has 4 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`601 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 2 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 435 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 4400 | |
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