| Year Make Model | 2011 Mazda 2 Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M) |
| Vehicle Type | FWD, 4dr hatchback |
| Base MSRP | $16,185 |
| Options on test vehicle | None |
| As-tested MSRP | $16,185 |
| Assembly location | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Configuration | Transverse, front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated gasoline inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,498/91 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.0 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,300 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 100 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 98 @ 4,000 |
| Fuel type | 87-octane recommended |
| Transmission type | Five-speed manual |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I=3.416; II=1.842; III=1.290; IV=0.972; V=0.775; Reverse=3.214 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.850:1 |
| Differential(s) | Open |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, twin-tube dampers |
| Suspension, rear | Semi-independent twist beam-axle, coil springs, monotube dampers |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, speed-proportional rack-and-pinion steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.0 |
| Tire make and model | Yokohama Avid S34F |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | 185/55R15 |
| Tire size, rear | 185/55R15 |
| Tire size | 185/55R15 |
| Wheel size | 15-by-6 inches |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 10.2-inch ventilated discs |
| Brakes, rear | 8-inch drum |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.2 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 6.5 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 10.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 16.3 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 17.5 @ 77.9 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 10.0 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 3.7 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 7.0 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 11.0 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 16.9 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 17.9 @ 77.3 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 10.7 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 33 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 129 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 63.9 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 62.6 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.84 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.82 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 40.6 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 78.8 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 72.9 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 3,000 |
| Acceleration comments | While I'm happy the Mazda 2 allows you to shut off the traction control, there's little to be gained by doing so because there isn't enough torque to maintain wheelspin and the engine quickly bogs down. The TRAC-on run was not optimal, but a more representative/repeatable number if you let the traction control do its thing. Also discovered the very abrupt rev limiter is easy to hit with such a small/ hard-to-read tachometer. Longish shift action, but well-defined gates and intuitve clutch uptake. |
| Braking comments | Surprisingly long stopping distances. Hard to tell if this is due to tires or lack of brake capacity. Fade was not an issue, however, as the first and fourth stops were essentially the same. Pedal remained medium firm. Some wander and wiggle from the rear, though. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Exceptional balance, especially for a FWD car. With ESC off, the car can be held in a perpetual tail-out slide. Slalom: We always wondered what this chassis would do with a defeated ESC and now we know. It's a lot of fun but only slightly faster between the cones. Can rotate car with throttle control, but smoothness and a tidy line are ultimately rewarded. |
| Test date | 6/24/2010 |
| Test location | Cal Speedway |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 94.7 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 29.1 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.7 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 10.7 headwind |
| Odometer (mi.) | 1,357 |
| Fuel used for test | Regular unleaded |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 32/30 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 28 city/35 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 32.9 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 11.3 |
| Stereo description | Six-speaker audio system with generic aux jack |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Generic aux jack |
| Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb) | Not available |
| Rear seat video and entertainment | Not available |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Not available |
| Navigation system | Not available |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Not available |
| Smart entry/Start | Not available |
| Parking aids | Not available |
| Blind-spot detection | Not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not available |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Not available |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Not available |
| Night Vision | Not available |
| Driver coaching display | Not available |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,359 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,279 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 62/38 |
| Length (in.) | 153.3 |
| Width (in.) | 66.7 |
| Height (in.) | 58.1 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 98.0 |
| Track, front (in.) | 57.7 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 57.3 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 32.16 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.2 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 31.2 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.1 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.2 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 52.7 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 49.0 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Step-in height, measured (in.) | 14.9 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 13.3 |
| Trunk volume, top down (cu-ft) | 13.3 |
| Max cargo volume behind 1st row (cu-ft) | 27.8 |
| Cargo loading height, measured (in.) | 28.5 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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