Mazda 2 2007 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 86 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 6 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 2 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.2 | |
| 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 0.8 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 120 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 | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Used also on Ford Focus | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 2 2007 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
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 | 945 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 34 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fiesta (by 158 litres). | |||
| 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 | 1`525 | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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