Mazda 2 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 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 | 10.6 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 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| 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 | 860 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 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 |
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 (kg): | 1`515 | 1`540 | |
| 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 | 1200 | |
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