Mazda 2 2003 vs Ford Fusion 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 2 and Ford Fusion have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fusion gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 470'000 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 | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mazda 2 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 2 is 10 cm shorter than the Ford Fusion, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1044 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 131 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`515 kg | 1`605 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`080 kg | 1`080 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 435 kg | 525 kg | |
| Mazda 2 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Ford Fusion. Therefore, Ford Fusion is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Ford Fusion has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 2, so Ford Fusion quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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