Mazda 2 2015 vs Ford Fiesta 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.0 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: | 105 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford Tourneo, 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. Ford Fiesta 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 | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 is 2 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 303 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 984 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 2 has 23 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fiesta (by 34 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 2 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 2 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 9400 | |
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