Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Fiesta) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 2) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Ford Fiesta engine produces 11 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Mazda 2. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 3.95 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 250 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage capacity. Ford Fiesta has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 2. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`555 kg | 1`455 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Fiesta is better rated in child safety tests. The Ford Fiesta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4400 | |
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