Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Mazda 2 2010
Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 85 HP | 102 HP | |
Torque: | 141 NM | 133 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 17 HP less power than Mazda 2, but torque is 8 NM more than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
The Ford Fiesta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
1000 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
680 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.32 m | 3.92 m | |
Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
Ford Fiesta is larger. Ford Fiesta is 40 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 250 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 787 litres | |
Ford Fiesta has more luggage capacity. Ford Fiesta has 205 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 9.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 2. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`125 | 1`490 | |
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 (€): | 5200 | 3600 | |
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