Mazda 2 2006 vs Seat Ibiza 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 2) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Seat Ibiza) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 55 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Ibiza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 2 is smaller, but higher. Mazda 2 is 3 cm shorter than the Seat Ibiza, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 268 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1044 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Mazda 2 has 3 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 14 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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