Mazda 2 2010 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 2) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Fiesta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 2 engine produces 11 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 79 NM less than Ford Fiesta. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 3.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 295 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`455 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Fiesta scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Fiesta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4400 | |
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