Toyota Yaris 2003 vs Mazda 2 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 75 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 6 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 2003 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 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller. Toyota Yaris is 31 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1044 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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