Mazda 2 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Mazda 2 and Ford Fiesta have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mazda 2 and Ford Fiesta are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1044 litres | 947 litres | |
| Mazda 2 has 17 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`495 kg | 1`530 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`050 kg | 1`030 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 445 kg | 500 kg | |
| Mazda 2 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Ford Fiesta. Therefore, Ford Fiesta is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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