2014 Mazda Mazda2 review
Mazda Mazda2 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Surprisingly nimble
- Straightforward controls
- Built for the city
Cons
- Limited features
- Aging automatic
- Tight rear seats
Mileage (EPA estimate)
28 city, 34 highway, 30 combined
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City-sized hatchback with some sportiness
The 2014 Mazda 2 is a subcompact hatchback with a tiny footprint. While this may leave it lacking interior space, this hatchback is great in city traffic. Its small platform allows you to quickly zip in and out of traffic and fit it in even the tightest parking garage space. But it’s also a Mazzda, meaning it has sports car DNA. Sure, it’s not up for a weekend track day, but the Mazda 2 boasts communicative steering and nimble handling, making it fun on a curvy back road.
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5 reasons to buy the 2014 Mazda Mazda2
1. City-sized
The main point of a subcompact hatchback like the 2014 Mazda 2 is its ability to zip in and out of traffic easily. The Mazda 2 does this well, thanks to its small body. Plus, you can easily see all the traffic around you with good outward visibility.
2. Balanced powertrain
The 2014 Mazda 2 comes standard with a 1.5L four-cylinder engine that delivers 100 hp and 98 lb-ft of torque. This doesn’t sound like much, but with the right throttle and shift points — with the standard five-speed manual transmission, of course — it comes to life and makes this tiny hatchback feel respectably quick. But this small engine shines with its EPA-estimated 29 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined with the manual transmission.
3. Handles better than expected
Mazda is known for injecting a little sports car DNA into all its models, and the 2014 Mazda 2 is no exception. It’s not a performance hatchback, but a tight suspension and communicative steering system deliver nicely on curvy roads. This is one subcompact hatchback that’s sure to put a smile on your face.
4. Simple interior
Today’s cars have all the bells and whistles that can overwhelm some drivers. The 2014 Mazda 2 thrives on simplicity. Its interior lacks all the wild styling details and interfaces seen in other vehicles. It sticks with a clean, straightforward design with easy-to-use climate control and audio system interfaces. However, the Mazda 2 has a few modern touches to appeal to the tech lover inside you, such as standard Bluetooth® connectivity, remote keyless entry, a four-speaker audio system, an auxiliary audio jack, a USB port, and more.
5. Comfortable front seats
The 2014 Mazda 2 is most serviceable as a two-passenger model, as its rear seats are a little tight for most. That said, those front thrones will treat you and your front-seat passenger well. They offer lots of support and padding to make even long drives tolerable. Plus, with 42.6 inches of legroom, these seats can easily accommodate taller folks.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.6 out of 5
12 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 8 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 3 |
| 3 Stars | 1 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Mazda Mazda2 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Mazda Mazda2 12th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Mazda Mazda2 is $364, compared to an average of $447 for Subcompact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Mazda Mazda2 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.0 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Subcompact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Mazda Mazda2, compared to an average of 11% for Subcompact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Mazda Mazda2 features and specs
Sport 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
100
Torque (ft-lbs)
98
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
11.3
Wheelbase
98"
Overall length
155.5"
Width
66.7"
Height
58.1"
Leg room
F 42.6"/R 33"
Head room
F 39.1"/R 37"
Front tires
P185/55VR15
Rear tires
P185/55VR15
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2014 Mazda Mazda2 FAQ
The 2014 Mazda Mazda2 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Sport : 29 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- Touring : 29 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
The Mazda Mazda2 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Mazda Mazda2 as 11 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
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