Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Mazda 2 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 106 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 16 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford KA | 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. Mazda 2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Ford Fiesta 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: | 3.92 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 787 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage capacity. Ford Fiesta has 34 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above 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 (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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