Mother Nature's sons: Mazda 2 vs Toyota Vios
It’s hard to choose between the Toyota Vios and the Mazda 2. We’re like The Bachelor who has to pick his bride from two equally qualified ladies. Whatever our decision is, it will break our hearts as decisively as it will give us a happy relief.
The Vios feels old, but it has a much, much better passenger cabin, both in design and craftsmanship. The Mazda 2 feels cheap inside, but it offers a fun driving experience with a superb ride quality to boot.
| Basic technical specifications | Mazda 2 1.5 R | Toyota Vios 1.5 G (AT) |
| Engine | 1.5L DOHC 16V I6 | 1.5L DOHC 16V I6 |
| Type | naturally aspirated, gasoline | naturally aspirated, gasoline |
| Capacity (cc) | 1,498 | 1,497 |
| Maximum power (hp @ rpm) | 102 @ 6,000 | 107 @ 6,000 |
| Maximum torque (Nm @ rpm) | 135 @ 4,000 | 142 @ 4,200 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Brakes (front/rear) | disc/drum | disc/solid disc |
| Front suspension | independent MacPherson | independent MacPherson |
| Rear suspension | torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Wheels | 15in alloy | 15in alloy |
| Tires | 185/55 R15 | 185/60 R15 |
| Dimensions L/W/H (mm) | 4,263 / 1,695 / 1,483 | 4,300 / 1,700 / 1,460 |
| Power-to-weight ratio (hp / ton) | 95.77 | 96.83 |
| Fuel tank capacity (liters) | 42.8 | 42 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,490 | 2,550 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1,065 | 1,105 |
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| Toyota Vios | Mazda 2 |
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