2014 Ford Fiesta vs 2014 Mazda MAZDA2

2014 Ford Fiesta

2014 Mazda MAZDA2

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4-Door Sedan S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan S	28	36	$13,571	$14,100
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan SE	28	36	$14,996	$15,580
Fiesta 4-Door Sedan Titanium	28	36	$17,614	$18,300
Fiesta 5-Door HB S	28	36	$14,053	$14,600
Fiesta 5-Door HB SE	28	36	$15,477	$16,080
Fiesta 5-Door HB ST	26	35	$20,598	$21,400
Fiesta 5-Door HB Titanium	28	36	$18,095	$18,800

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4-Door HB Automatic Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Sport	28	34	$15,365	$15,560
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Touring	28	34	$16,834	$17,050
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Sport	29	35	$14,535	$14,720
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Touring	29	35	$16,005	$16,210

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$13,571

$15,365

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,100

$15,560

Monthly Payment Estimate

$235 / month

$259 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Affordable small cars don't need to be bland, whether in appearance or from behind the wheel. And the 2014 Ford Fiesta is proof of that.

The nimble driving feel and good gas mileage of the 2014 Mazda 2 help it stand out among entry-level hatchbacks--but buyers will have to be comfortable with a limited feature set and a simple interior.

TCC Likes

Crisp, nicely proportioned exterior
Excellent steering
Strong feature set

Straightforward lines
Nimble in urban traffic
Good fuel efficiency

TCC Dislikes

Interior works no wonders with space
Balky PowerShift transmission
Base audio controls

Avoid the automatic
Headroom can be tight
Borderline underpowered

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

85.1

87.1

Front Hip Room (in)

50.6

Second Leg Room (in)

31.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

49.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

52.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

Wheelbase (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.8

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

57.7

58.1

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

155.5

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

13.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

7.9

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

11.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

32.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P185/60HR15

P185/55VR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/60HR15

P185/55VR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2578

2359

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 5000

98 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99J

Displacement

1.6 L/97

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6350

100 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.85

2.82

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

4.15

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.62

2.28

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.55

Trans Order Code

44C

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

0.69

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fiesta

Mazda Mazda2

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.9 (Est)

4.8 (Est)

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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