2013 Ford Fiesta vs 2013 Mazda MAZDA2

2013 Ford Fiesta

2013 Mazda MAZDA2

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan S	29	39	$12,705	$13,200
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SE	29	39	$14,630	$15,200
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan Titanium	29	39	$16,555	$17,200
Fiesta 5-Door HB S	29	39	$13,668	$14,200
Fiesta 5-Door HB SE	29	39	$15,593	$16,200
Fiesta 5-Door HB Titanium	29	39	$17,518	$18,200

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4-Door HB Automatic Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Sport	28	34	$15,355	$15,560
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Touring	28	34	$16,824	$17,050
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Sport	29	35	$14,525	$14,720
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Touring	29	35	$15,995	$16,210

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$12,705

$15,355

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$13,200

$15,560

Monthly Payment Estimate

$220 / month

$259 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Small cars don't need to be bland--the 2013 Ford Fiesta proves that with a saucy look and pert handling.

The 2013 Mazda2 stands out among entry-level hatchbacks due to its zippy driving feel and good real-world mileage--although the limited feature set and basic appointments won't appeal to everyone.

TCC Likes

Sharp styling (5-door especially)
Great steering, maneuverability
Respectable safety ratings

Clean, sporty styling
Handling and maneuverability
Good seats for an econocar

TCC Dislikes

Interior space somewhat disappointing
Balky PowerShift transmission
Fashion-victim audio controls

Sluggish four-speed automatic
Tight headroom
Barely adequate power

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

39 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Compact Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.100

37.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.000

51.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.200

42.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

85.100

87.1

Front Hip Room (in)

50.600

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

31.200

33.0

Front Head Room (in)

39.100

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

49.200

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.700

52.8

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

173.600

155.5

Height, Overall (in)

58.000

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.700

57.7

Wheelbase (in)

98.000

98.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.800

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

57.700

58.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.800

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

13.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.900 x - TBD -

8 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.200 x - TBD -

10.1 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.000

11.3

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.300

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.400

32.16

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P185/60R15

P185/55R15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T115/70D14

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/60R15

P185/55R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2578

2359

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

14 x 4.0

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 x 6.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.800

5.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

1.6L/97

1.5L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6350

100 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 5000

98 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99J

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.280

1.000

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.760

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.610

2.279

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.040

1.553

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.070

4.147

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.950

0.695

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.850

2.816

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fiesta

Mazda Mazda2

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.900

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Twist Beam

Torsion Beam Axle

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.6

6.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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