Mazda 2 2003 vs Mazda Demio 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 16.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mazda Demio, but torque is 44 NM more than Mazda Demio. Despite less power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 7.9 | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 2 consumes 3.4 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 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda 323 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.67 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, 1 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`535 | 1`500 | |
| 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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