Mazda 2 2015 vs Toyota Yaris 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 15 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mazda 2 is 18 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 286 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 2 has 6 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. 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: | 9.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 10 000 | |
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