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Mazda 2 vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Fiat 500?

Mazda 2 vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 2 is visibly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Fiat 500 costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Fiat 500 offers very slightly more power – delivering 118 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 delivers visibly more torque with 220 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 69 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mazda 2 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is barely lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,130 kg. The difference is around 31 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 2 offers markedly more boot space – 280 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 2 carries clearly more – 437 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 2 shows a few small advantages 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.

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Mazda 2

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 75 - 115 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
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Jose
6 May 2026, 09:05:43

A less stressed engine, quality and simplicity in maintenance.

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
-
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Fiat
Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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