Mazda Demio 1997 vs Ford Fiesta 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 63 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Mazda Demio is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Demio engine produces 3 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mazda Demio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda Demio is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda Demio consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Demio could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda Demio consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda Demio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 121 | Used also on Ford KA | |
| 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 | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.32 m | |
| Mazda Demio is 1 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda Demio is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1298 litres | 930 litres | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda Demio has 80 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The Ford Fiesta 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 368 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Demio is 0.7 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Mazda Demio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`460 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda Demio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mazda Demio, so Mazda Demio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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