Mazda 2 2003 vs Mazda Demio 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 63 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Mazda 2 engine produces 12 HP more power than Mazda Demio, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Mazda Demio. Despite the higher power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 2 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 Demio engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion | Used also on Mazda 121 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Demio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda Demio 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: | 3.92 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mazda 2 is larger. Mazda 2 is 10 cm longer than the Mazda Demio, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1044 litres | 1298 litres | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 2 has 63 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Demio. This could mean that the Mazda 2 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda Demio, which means Mazda 2 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda Demio has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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