Mazda 2 2010 vs Peugeot 208 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 27 HP more power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Peugeot 208. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.8 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 2 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 2 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 2 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 2 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 2 is 6 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
787 litres | 1076 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 36 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 289 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 208, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4800 | |
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