Mazda 2 2006 vs Toyota Yaris 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 68 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 22 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | |
| 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 2005 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Yaris 2005 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.53 m | |
| Mazda 2 is 17 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 268 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1044 litres | 1086 litres | |
| 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: | 1`530 kg | 1`440 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`085 kg | 980 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 445 kg | 460 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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