Mini Cooper S 2013 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mini Cooper S) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 2) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 97 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper S consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Cooper S could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper S consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mini Cooper S is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 787 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage space. Mini Cooper S has 38 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Mini Cooper S can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 3600 | |
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