Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Mazda 2 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 70 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 106 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford KA | Used also on Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion | |
| 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 | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.54 m | |
| Ford Fiesta and Mazda 2 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1044 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 17 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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