Mazda 2 2007 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 16 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Used also on Ford KA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Fiesta 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: | 3.90 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 is 2 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 2 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
787 litres | no data | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 34 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fiesta, so Mazda 2 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
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