Peugeot 208 2012 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Peugeot 208 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 1 NM less than Mazda 2. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 330'000 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 Peugeot 208 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 3.96 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Peugeot 208 is larger, but slightly lower. Peugeot 208 is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 208 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 208 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Peugeot 208 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`527 | 1`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4400 | |
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