2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Mazda 2

To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 2 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 156 kg more than 2009 Mazda 2.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 2. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 2.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Focus 2009 Mazda 2
Make Ford Mazda
Model Focus 2
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 215 Nm 146 Nm
Torque RPM 1850 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 81.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.3:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 177 km/hour 181 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.9 seconds 11.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1311 kg 1155 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 3930 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.7 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 45 L


 

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