What is the wheelbase of the Mazda 2?
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The wheelbase of the Mazda 2 is 2490 mm. More details about the Mazda 2 are as follows: 1. The length, width, and height of the Mazda 2 are 3905mm/1695mm/1480mm, making it a compact car. 2. The Mazda 2 is equipped with two engines: a 1.3-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. 3. The 1.3-liter naturally aspirated engine has a maximum power output of 63 kW, a maximum torque of 123 Nm, a maximum power speed of 6000 rpm, and a maximum torque speed of 3500 rpm. 4. The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine has a maximum power output of 76 kW, a maximum torque of 138 Nm, a maximum power speed of 6000 rpm, and a maximum torque speed of 4000 rpm.
I just bought a third-gen Mazda2 with a wheelbase of 2570mm, which is quite nimble for a compact car. It handles exceptionally well in city driving with its tight turning radius – you can make U-turns in narrow alleys in one go. However, when taking family trips with three adults in the back, knees tend to press against the front seats, and you'll need to fold down the rear seats for extra luggage space. If you frequently take long drives, I'd recommend test-driving it to experience the cabin space firsthand. Fun fact: This generation shares its platform with the Toyota Yaris, though the suspension tuning is sportier.
Attention to all car modification enthusiasts: The 2021 Mazda 2 has a wheelbase of 2570mm with a front-to-rear weight distribution of 57:43. Although its wheelbase is 10mm shorter than the Honda Fit, it exhibits better rear-end followability during cornering. Simply upgrading the stock 185 tires to 195 makes it significantly more fun to drive. Our racing team uses this car for autocross events—after removing the rear seats to reduce weight, it's 0.3 seconds faster than the Polo in consecutive S-turns. However, the stock brakes tend to be soft, so we recommend upgrading the brake pads for aggressive driving.
Compared the Japanese version and the domestic version, the wheelbase remains unchanged at 2570mm. However, the Japanese version uses a torsion beam rear suspension with a stabilizer bar, while the domestic version is simplified to a regular torsion beam, resulting in more noticeable bouncing over speed bumps. Actual measurements show that the rear legroom is two fingers less than the Fit, but the seat back angle is more reasonable, and the cushion support is adequate for long-distance travel. The storage details are very Japanese-style, with a coin box on the left side of the steering wheel and a hidden card slot under the center console.
