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Mazda2 DE

Headline trim: 1.5 - 102 bhp, 0-62 in 9.9s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
102 bhp
0–60
9.9 s
Top speed
116 mph
MPG
42 mpg (US)
Used
$1,900-$6,400

Strengths

  • Car of the Year 2008
  • Lighter than rivals (965 kg)
  • Three- and five-door bodies

Weaknesses

  • Cabin plastics still cheap
  • 1.6 diesel rare
  • Boot smaller than rivals

Notable tech

  • Second-gen Mazda 2 (DE)
  • Ford B3 platform shared with Fiesta Mk6
  • 1.3 / 1.5 petrol
  • 1.4 / 1.6 diesel
  • World Car of the Year 2008

Common issues

  • Suspension top mounts
  • Clutch master cylinder
  • 1.6 diesel injectors

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across DE's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.3 petrol
BHP75
Torque120 Nm
0–6013.9 s
Top105 mph
MPG (US)43 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
1.5 petrol
BHP102
Torque135 Nm
0–609.9 s
Top116 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
1.4 diesel
BHP67
Torque160 Nm
0–6014.4 s
Top101 mph
MPG (US)53 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
1.6 diesel
BHP95
Torque205 Nm
0–6010.7 s
Top115 mph
MPG (US)56 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT