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Ford Puma vs Mazda 2 comparison

Compare performance (168 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 14,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Puma or Mazda 2?

Ford Puma vs Mazda 2: Key differences

Ford Puma

3 (11 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 2

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Puma

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Ford Puma costs 23,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Ford Puma with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Puma offers clearly more power – delivering 168 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Puma is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Puma delivers clearly more torque with 290 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 139 Nm more.

Puma

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is moderately lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,316 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Puma carries very slightly more – 469 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Puma is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £23,900
Puma

Ford Puma

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 125 - 168 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 404 - 417 km
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Marco
29 Jan 2026, 11:36:48

Exceptional car — after a year of use, no problems, only pleasant surprises.

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Dino
23 Dec 2025, 21:51:22

76,000 km in 4 years. Two services carried out. Nothing more.

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Nigga nigga long
13 Dec 2025, 19:32:50

For nigga boys

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Adolf hitler
13 Dec 2025, 19:32:08

Piece of rubbish
Looks gay

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Mazda 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,900 - 36,300 £
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
404 - 417 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 135 g/km
co2
107 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,316 - 1,563 kg
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
280 L
Length
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Length
4,080 mm
Width
1,805 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Payload
367 - 469 kg
Payload
420 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 168 HP
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
92 - 124 kW
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Ford Puma have?

The Ford Puma is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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