Verdict
B
BHP
115 bhp
0–60
8.7 s
Top speed
124 mph
MPG
47 mpg (US)
Used
$6,400-$23,000
Strengths
- Skyactiv-G 1.5 the high-comp NA petrol that works
- 2020 facelift added 24V mild-hybrid
- Premium-feel cabin for class
Weaknesses
- Boot smaller than VW Polo / Fiesta
- On sale a decade with no full overhaul
- Mazda 2 Hybrid (rebadged Yaris) confuses lineup
Notable tech
- Third-gen Mazda 2 (DJ)
- Skyactiv platform - all-Mazda
- 1.5 Skyactiv-G petrol with 75/90/115 bhp
- 1.5 Skyactiv-D diesel (early DJ only)
- 2020 facelift added 24V mild-hybrid (DJ5 spec)
Common issues
- Skyactiv 1.5 timing chain stretch (early)
- Stop-start battery weak
- Infotainment lag pre-2020
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across DJ's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.5 Skyactiv-G 75
BHP75
Torque135 Nm
0–6012.1 s
Top105 mph
MPG (US)45 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
1.5 Skyactiv-G 90
BHP90
Torque148 Nm
0–609.7 s
Top114 mph
MPG (US)47 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 6AT
1.5 Skyactiv-G 115
BHP115
Torque148 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)45 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT
1.5 Skyactiv-D diesel
BHP105
Torque220 Nm
0–6010.1 s
Top116 mph
MPG (US)65 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT