Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Mazda 2 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 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: | 80 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 6 HP less power than Mazda 2, but torque is 2 NM more than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 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 0.8 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 120 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: | 720 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | 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. | |||
| Mazda 2 2007 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: | 3.92 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 |
945 litres | 787 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage capacity. Ford Fiesta has 34 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fiesta (by 158 litres). | |||
| 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): | 1`525 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | 2200 | |
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