Mazda 2 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 16 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 2 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 25 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.53 m | |
| Mazda 2 is 15 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 275 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 2 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Mazda 2 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mazda 2 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 2 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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