Ford Fiesta 2008 vs Mazda 2 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 96 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 21 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
979 litres | 787 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage capacity. Ford Fiesta has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fiesta (by 192 litres). | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`495 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 2 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fiesta, so Mazda 2 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
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