Mazda 2 2010 vs Seat Ibiza 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 16.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 24 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 2 2010 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda 2 is 31 cm shorter than the Seat Ibiza, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 430 litres | |
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Seat Ibiza has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 180 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`455 | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 2 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4400 | |
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