Mazda 2 2010 vs Toyota Yaris 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 26 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 280'000 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 Mazda 2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2011 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 is 1 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 286 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
787 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 2 has 37 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: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mazda 2 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Yaris scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5000 | |
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