Toyota Yaris 2005 vs Mazda 2 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Toyota Yaris and Mazda 2 have the same engine power, but Toyota Yaris torque is 15 NM less than Mazda 2. Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 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 Toyota Yaris consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 840 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: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 2 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2005 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Yaris 2005 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.75 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.48 m | |
| Toyota Yaris is 15 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Yaris is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1086 litres | 787 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 Toyota Yaris (by 299 litres). | |||
| 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: | 1`440 kg | 1`540 kg | |
| Net weight: | 980 kg | 1`030 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 460 kg | 510 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 2 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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