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Duel of Mini One and Mazda2 Mini Little Bloods with Standard Motors
Having become much lighter than its predecessors, the new Mazda2 with living management is admired. Is Mini One now a serious opponent has a serious opponent? Much in life, it seems, is subject to iron rules: gasoline prices rise before the summer holidays, taxes are growing after the elections, and when a new car appears on the market, it is certainly larger and heavier than its ancestor. Therefore, it is just great if sometimes something changes, as in the case of Mazda2. The new model not only became shorter by 40 mm, but also significantly reduced in weight.
We managed to achieve weight loss thanks to a number of measures taken, for example, due to the use of new high -strength steel varieties, which, with the same strength, weigh much less. Even without primer and painting a body of such material is lighter than 22 kg. And unlike magnesium or aluminum, steel will not cause the rise in price of finished products. Another 13 kg disappeared after changing the wheels of the wheel behind the longitudinal levers were shortened, and in front they used the lightweight design of the transverse levers. In addition, diets adhered to the cooling system, the exhaust system and the dashboard, which allowed the car to be dumped even 100 kg (depending on the configuration).
Just like people
Reduced weight not only reduces fuel consumption, but also adds mobility just like in people. So maybe the slender Mazda2 will turn into a miniature fighter with a small -sized dynamics? Of course, a model with a capacity of 103 hp. And weighing 1,031 kg, which participated in a test drive, could not keep the promise to stay within a ton, but still it is almost two centners lighter than the 95-horsepower mini one. As a result, at a short distance along the highway, the results differ for a whole second, and with a fair wind, Mazda demonstrates an even greater gap.
Only at high speed are these differences erased. Nevertheless, in the smooth sections of the highway, both of a nondescript four -cylinder atmospheric engines do not have enough power and torque. Nevertheless, the 1.4-liter Mini motor makes a confident sound, and the Mazda engine, the volume of which is 100 cubes, produces a lot of noise rather than sound. So, we go on a winding road. And admire: an accurate and easily avoiding steering wheel really allows the Japanese to easily and perfectly turn.
But with powerful support from the power control with the servo drive, most of the information about the road surface does not enter the driver. And too pronounced rolls do not really inspire trust. Moreover, the less the radius becomes, the more stubbornly Mazda moves out, and at this time ESP is helplessly trying to muffle the power of the motor. Mini pilots, sitting in their deep sports seats (310 euros will have to be given for them), on the contrary, they feel after several turns as if they had been spent all childhood at the cardodrome. General drawback
The slightest turn of a smooth and informative steering wheel forces the Briton without unnecessary reasoning to change the direction. Even on steep turns, this steering wheel copes with the deceptive-high reactions of a front-wheel drive car subordinate to electronics. It is worthwhile to release the gas pedal for a short time, and a slight demolition of the stern will help you out and all this under the guidance of the vigilant and early ESP system. Thus, in terms of controllability on turns, an expensive mini chassis with a multi -link suspension of the rear axle is more useful than the light design of Mazda.
In order not to arise misunderstandings, I must say that the Japanese is also riding confidently and very fun compared to other compact cars, but Mini leads all the communication of a person with a car to a completely new level. But the brakes of both candidates leave much to be desired. On the road surface with a variable clutch coefficient, Mazda has too long braking distance.
A little Englishman with sports settings is not perfect: he bounces on all bumps, and even in even areas he constantly chatting from side to side.
Comfort on the road
Mazda spring is softer and provides a comfortable ride. But passengers in the back seat of Mini will not be able to relax, they will only be able to throw their heads back and stretch their legs. In addition, since the trunk is not enough, and it is impossible to put large -sized objects in it, the rear seat can be considered more like a shelf, and not as a piece of furniture designed to sit on it. Being as much as 18 centimeters longer, Mazda has a sufficient space for four passengers and all necessary for country trips, and in addition, it is more convenient to sit in it and load luggage.
But the interior of Mazda is not delighted. With the exception of the steering wheel and the gear lever, the entire interior is finished with ordinary plastic with partially sharp edges. If the reason for this solution lies in the desire to reduce the weight of the structure, then here they clearly saved in the wrong place. For door moldings, it would also be very useful at least a small piece of matter, and looking at the liquid crystal indicator on the dashboard, you involuntarily imagine that you are in the store all for 1 euro. In addition, due to the wide rear rack of the body and the rising side line, it is somewhat more difficult to park on Mazda than on Mini, which has a good overview and narrow roof racks. A unique atmosphere
The mini salon also cannot boast a complete absence of hard plastic. However, a number of ideas, such as chrome switches or a full -fledged large tachometer, create an individual, unique atmosphere. Many details open the path to the world of a higher class car for Mini: six gears instead of five, gas shock absorbers supporting the hood, instead of ordinary support, the ability to adjust the steering wheel not only in height, but also in length, as well as such options as xenon headlights , navigation system and various options for leather decoration of the salon. There is no such arsenal of details in the price list of Mazda.
But the basic set of Mazda includes climate control, aluminum rims, heating seats and a convenient leather steering wheel. These positions will increase the already high price of Mini by more than 3,000 euros. And since many buyers of the Mini serial model attracts no more than iPod without music, they will fork out on the pads, colored mirrors or designer stickers. Be that as it may, you can’t take the appropriate piquant names for markets with biting prices from marketers from marketers.
If you close your eyes at the immodest price of Mini, this car may even turn out to be a slightly more profitable acquisition than Mazda. In addition to cheap insurance, Mini has another advantage of lower fuel consumption. But despite all this, the victory of Mazda is undeniable. Although its light design does not allow it to be as dynamic as we would like, this machine is more spacious, comfortable and is cheaper. The results of the test
Mazda2 1.5 MZR Sport Impression scored 442 points out of 650. The reduced weight of Mazda2 did not help it become more economical and maneuverable. The pragmatic car rather won at the expense of better depreciation, a spacious salon and a rich arsenal of equipment.
Mini One received 438 points out of 650. The soulless prudent buyer Mini will seem completely stupid acquisition, but an expensive and cramped car with a sweet appearance causes delight with his obedient control. But the weak standard motor is not to the face of a car claiming the title of sports.
general information
Mazda mini brand
Model 2 1.5 Mzr Sport One
Release date 07/2008 08/2007
Basic cost 15 900 euros 16 150 euros
Engine
Type in order
Number of cylinders 4 4
Volume 1,498 cubic meters. cm 1 397 cubic meter. cm
Power 103 hp (76 kW) at 6,000 rpm 95 hp (70 kW) at 6,000 rpm
Torque 137 nm at 4,000 rpm 140 nm at 4,000 rpm
Dimensions/weight
Full length 3 885 mm 3 699 mm
Full width 1 695 mm 1 683 mm
Full height 1 475 mm 1 407 mm
Wheel base 2 490 mm 2 467 mm
Weight 1 031 kg 1 120 kg
Acceleration
0-80 km/h 7.0 s 7.7 s
0-100 km/h 10.5 s 11.6 s
0-120 km/h 15.1 from 16.7 s
0-130 km/h 18.1 from 19.7 s
0-160 km/h 33.2 C 34.6 s
Declared 0-100 km/h 10.4 from 10.9 s
Maximum speed 188 km/h 185 km/h/h
Source: auto Motor und Sport