Mazda Demio 1997 vs Mazda 2 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 63 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
| Mazda Demio engine produces 12 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Mazda 2. Despite less power, Mazda Demio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda Demio consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Demio could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda Demio consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Demio engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 121 | Used also on Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Demio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda Demio 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: | 3.82 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mazda Demio is smaller. Mazda Demio is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1298 litres | 1044 litres | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda Demio has 63 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The Mazda 2 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 254 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Demio is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda 2, which means Mazda Demio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda Demio has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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