Josh Nevett
Good
2026 Mazda 2 review
Age is starting to catch up with Mazda's entry-level model, which is no longer a value hero in a shrinking segment.
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Suzuki Baleno vs Mazda 2
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2022 Suzuki Baleno - GL
1.4 L, 5-speed manual, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $18,490
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2025 Mazda 2 - Evolve
1.5 L, 6-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $26,990
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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Overview
Variant
GL
Variant
Evolve
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
66kW / 130Nm
Power and torque
81kW / 142Nm
725km
880km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
725km
880km
Power
66kW at 6000 rpm
Power
81kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
130Nm at 4400 rpm
Torque
142Nm at 3500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Dual Injector
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
10.1 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
5 SP Manual
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
37 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.0 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
6.3 / 100km
Urban efficiency
5.7 / 100km
Highway efficiency
4.4 / 100km
Highway efficiency
4.6 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
118g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
117g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
—
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
3995 mm
Length
4065 mm
Height
1470 mm
Height
1495 mm
Width
1745 mm
Width
1695 mm
Ground clearance unladen
120 mm
Ground clearance unladen
152 mm
Front track
1530 mm
Front track
1495 mm
Rear track
1530 mm
Rear track
1485 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Boot space
355 L
Boot space
250 L
Kerb weight
1973 kg
Kerb weight
2445 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1405 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1530 kg
Tare weight
875 kg
Tare weight
1084 kg
Braked towing capacity
1000 kg
Braked towing capacity
900 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
400 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
500 kg
Front tyres
175/65 R15 84H
Front tyres
185/60 R16 86H
Front rims
5.0x15
Front rims
5.5x16
Rear tyres
175/65 R15 84H
Rear tyres
185/60 R16 86H
Rear rims
5.0x15
Rear rims
5.5x16
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
no
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
no
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
4
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
no
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
9.0 ”
Display screen size
7.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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