For The 1.5-litre engine gives this lightweight supermini a nifty turn of speed that suits its agile handling and justifies the Sport name. It’s generously specced, too.

Against Too much road noise can heard in the Mazda 2's cabin and we find the ride sits too much on the firm side of comfort to rival the best in this class.

Mazda 2 Hatchback

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

A great engine that dishes up more than decent performance yet still provides excellent economy and emissions. Sport trim comes with lots of kit, and we just wish the ride and refinement were better.

What Car? readers say

4.153846


Key facts

0–60mph
10.7 secs
Top speed
115 mph
Average mpg
48.7
Tank range
458 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

You choose from four engines - two 1.3-litre petrols with 74- or 83bhp, a 101bhp 1.5 and a 94bhp 1.6-litre diesel. The smaller units are fine around town, but those who regularly venture onto the motorway will be better off with one of the bigger ones. In fact, if you regularly venture onto the motorway, you’ll be better off with another car altogether – the cabin is way too noisy at 70mph, and the harshness of the ride will drive you mad.

If you are set on a 2, avoid the entry-level TS trim. Not only does it miss out on air-con, it also misses side and curtain airbags. The T2 Air-Con model provides all these items for not much cash. TS2 models have alloys and steering wheel audio controls, while Tamura models add a sporty body kit. Sport models add climate and cruise controls, plus automatic lights and wipers.

Reader test team says:

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Getting 62 Mpg, and I don't drive slowly. Handles superbly. A few minor squeaks in cabin only fault.

Damian Handley

4 out of 5 stars

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I've had the car 1 month and have done 2100 miles, it drives really well my previous car had a sixth gear which I am missing a bit with the sweet…

Philip Mortimer

5 out of 5 stars

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Just picked up my Mazda 2 1.5 Sport Petrol the other day, and am completely in love with it. The engine pulls very well, and is extremely refined and…

Craig Donoghue

5 out of 5 stars

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I have just done over 14,000 miles in my Mazda 2 TS (ac) within the last 9 months and I think it is an excellent car. The car is super to drive,…

James Davison

5 out of 5 stars
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