Toyota Yaris 2011 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 24 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Mazda 2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | 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. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 3.89 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Yaris is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Yaris is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 286 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 787 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Yaris has 36 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 2, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Yaris scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3600 | |
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