Mazda2
All generations, specs and history
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By Felix Hartmann, Automotive Technology & EV Contributor
- Built
- 2002–present
- Generations
- 4 · DY to XP210
- Top power
- 104 kW (141 PS)
Timeline
Mazda2 generations
Click a generation for its own page
DJ and XP210 overlapped in 2022–2026, so XP210 sits on a second lane
- Mazda2 DY 2002–2007 · Hatchback · 50–83 kW (68–113 PS)
- Mazda2 DE 2007–2014 · Sedan, Hatchback · 50–76 kW (68–103 PS)
- Mazda2 DJ Current 2014–now · Sedan, Hatchback · 55–104 kW (75–141 PS)
- Mazda2 Hybrid XP210 Current 2022–now · Hatchback · 85 kW (116 PS)
Newest first · 4 generations since 2002
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2022
- 2014 DJ In production 2014–now · Sedan, Hatchback · 55–104 kW (75–141 PS)
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2007
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2002
All generations by year: Mazda2 Hybrid XP210 (2022–now) · Mazda2 DJ (2014–now) · Mazda2 DE (2007–2014) · Mazda2 DY (2002–2007)
Which one is mine?
Pick the year of first registration to see which generation it is.
Check by VINWhich one to buy
Our verdict · Felix Hartmann
- For economy and a new car: the Mazda2 Hybrid, the only Mazda2 now sold new in Europe.
- For a lighter, simpler car: a DJ with the 1.5 Skyactiv-G; manual cars from 2020 add the M Hybrid system.
- For a cheap used buy: a DE, the 2008 World Car of the Year.
The Mazda2 is Mazda's B-segment supermini, sold in Europe since 2003 and known in Japan as the Demio until 2019. Three generations of Mazda's own car have been built (DY, DE and DJ), and since 2022 Europe has also had the Mazda2 Hybrid, a rebadged Toyota Yaris. The petrol DJ left the European range in early 2025, so new European Mazda2s are now hybrids built by Toyota in France.
In short
- Generations: DY (2002-2007), DE (2007-2014), DJ (since 2014) and the Toyota-based Mazda2 Hybrid (XP210, since 2022).
- European engines from 50 kW (68 PS) in the 1.4 diesel to 85 kW (116 PS) in the Mazda2 Hybrid.
- Euro NCAP: four stars for the DJ (2015) and five stars for the Mazda2 Hybrid (2020 rating of the Yaris).
- In Spain the Mazda2 Hybrid started at EUR 25,850 in 2024 (Prime-Line).
Size at a glance
Mazda2 DJ
The Mazda2 Hybrid XP210 is 140 mm shorter, 55 mm wider and 5 mm lower than the Mazda2 DJ.
| Dimensions | Mazda2 Hybrid XP210 | Mazda2 DJ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,940 mm155.1 in | 4,080 mm160.6 in | −140 mm−5.5 in |
| Width | 1,745 mm68.7 in | 1,690 mm66.5 in | +55 mm+2.2 in |
| Height | 1,505 mm59.3 in | 1,510 mm59.4 in | −5 mm−0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm100.8 in | 2,570 mm101.2 in | −10 mm−0.4 in |
| Boot | 286 L10.1 cu ft | 280 L9.9 cu ft | +6 L+0.2 cu ft |
Running cost
Fuel · Mazda2 XP210 1.5 Hybrid 116
about 1,000 EUR fuel a year at 15,000 km
3.8 l/100 km · petrol at 1.75 EUR/l · change mileage, fuel price or version
Specs by version
Engines
| Version | Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox | Drive | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid · 1 version | ||||||
| XP210 · 1.5 Hybrid 116 | 1.5 l · 3 cyl · Hybrid 1,490 cc | 85 kW 116 PS114 hp | - | CVT | Front-wheel drive | 2022 |
| Petrol · 1 version | ||||||
| DJ · 1.5 Skyactiv-G 75 | 4 cyl · Petrol | 55 kW 75 PS74 hp | 143 Nm105 lb-ft | 6-sp Manual | Front-wheel drive | 2023–2024 |
Performance
Show all 2 versions
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | Fuel consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid · 1 version | ||||
| XP210 · 1.5 Hybrid 116 | 9.7 s 0–62 mph | 175 km/h109 mph | 3.8 l/100 km61.9 mpg US · 74.3 mpg UK | - |
| Petrol · 1 version | ||||
| DJ · 1.5 Skyactiv-G 75 | 11.3 s 0–62 mph | 171 km/h106 mph | 4.8 l/100 km49.0 mpg US · 58.9 mpg UK | 109 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
Show all 2 versions
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Kerb weight | Boot | Fuel tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid · 1 version | |||||||
| XP210 · 1.5 Hybrid 116 | 3,940 mm155.1 in | 1,745 mm68.7 in | 1,505 mm59.3 in | 2,560 mm100.8 in | - | 286 l10.1 cu ft | - |
| Petrol · 1 version | |||||||
| DJ · 1.5 Skyactiv-G 75 | 4,080 mm160.6 in | 1,690 mm66.5 in | 1,510 mm59.4 in | 2,570 mm101.2 in | 1,099 kg2,423 lb | 280 l9.9 cu ft | 44 l11.6 gal US |
Verified Manufacturer and type-approval data from our catalog · Sources and methodology
Mazda2 at a glance
| Specification | Mazda2 |
|---|---|
| Segment | B-segment supermini |
| Body styles | three- and five-door hatchback; four-door saloon (outside Europe) |
| Production | since 2002 (Mazda2 name in Europe from 2003) |
| Plants | Almussafes, Spain (DY for Europe); Hofu, Japan (DJ); Salamanca, Mexico and Rayong, Thailand (DJ); Toyota Onnaing, France (Hybrid) |
| Predecessor | Mazda 121 (Demio DW) |
| Power range in Europe | 50-85 kW (68-116 PS) |
| Sister models | Ford Fiesta (DY platform), Toyota Yaris (Hybrid) |
The Mazda2 replaced the Demio-based Mazda 121. Mazda's other models are in our Mazda catalogue.
Generations
| Generation | Code | Years | Body styles | Engines | Power (hp / kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda2 I | DY | 2002-2007 | 5-door hatchback | 1.25, 1.4, 1.6 petrol; 1.4 diesel | 50-83 kW (68-113 PS) |
| Mazda2 II | DE/DH | 2007-2014 | 3-, 5-door hatchback, saloon | 1.3, 1.5 petrol; 1.4, 1.6 diesel | 50-76 kW (68-103 PS) |
| Mazda2 III | DJ/DL | since 2014 | 5-door hatchback, saloon | 1.5 petrol, 1.5 diesel, mild hybrid | 55-85 kW (75-115 PS), Europe |
| Mazda2 Hybrid | XP210 | since 2022 | 5-door hatchback | 1.5 full hybrid | 85 kW (116 PS) |
DY (2002-2007): the tall Fiesta relative
The first Mazda2 used Ford's B3 platform, shared with the fifth-generation Ford Fiesta, and was developed under chief engineer Kiyoshi Fujiwara. European production started at Ford's Almussafes plant near Valencia on 20 January 2003. ABS and EBD were standard; stability control was an option. European trims were S, TS and TS2, renamed Antares and Capella in 2004.
| DY engine (Europe) | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 MZI petrol | 51 kW (70 PS) | 110 Nm |
| 1.4 MZI petrol | 59 kW (80 PS) | 124 Nm |
| 1.6 MZI petrol | 74 kW (100 PS) | 146 Nm |
| 1.5 ZY-VE petrol | 83 kW (113 PS) | 140 Nm |
| 1.4 MZ-CDTi diesel | 50 kW (68 PS) | 160 Nm |
DE (2007-2014): lighter and World Car of the Year
The second generation was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2007, styled under Ikuo Maeda. It was lighter and smaller than the DY and dropped the tall roof. A three-door followed for Europe at Geneva in 2008; a saloon was made in Thailand and China for other markets. The DE was named World Car of the Year 2008, and a facelift reached Europe at the end of 2010.
| DE engine (Europe) | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 MZR, low output | 55 kW (75 PS) | 121 Nm |
| 1.3 MZR | 64 kW (87 PS) | 124 Nm |
| 1.5 MZR | 76 kW (103 PS) | 140 Nm |
| 1.4 MZ-CD diesel (2007-2014) | 50 kW (68 PS) | 160 Nm |
| 1.6 MZ-CD diesel (2009-2014) | 66 kW (90 PS) | 212 Nm |
Gearboxes were a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic. In Japan the Demio became the first car with a Skyactiv engine in 2011, a 62 kW (84 PS) 1.3.
DJ (since 2014): Skyactiv and Kodo design
The third Mazda2 was previewed by the Hazumi concept at Geneva in 2014 and went into production at Hofu in July 2014; in the UK it arrived in 2015. It uses Mazda's Skyactiv body and chassis and the Kodo design language. It is longer and wider than the DE but has less rear-seat room. The DJ was Japan Car of the Year 2014-2015. In North America Toyota sold it as the Scion iA and Yaris iA/Yaris sedan until 2020.
The 2019 update added revised suspension, adaptive headlights and G-Vectoring Control Plus; in Japan the Demio name was dropped in September 2019. For Europe Mazda dropped the diesel in 2019 and added its M Hybrid system to manual cars in 2020: a belt-driven starter-generator and a capacitor recover braking energy. A second update was revealed on 27 January 2023 with a new front and rear, new colours and new seats.
| DJ engine (Europe) | Years | Power | Torque | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Skyactiv-G 75 | 2015-2024 | 55 kW (75 PS) | 135-143 Nm | 5- or 6-speed manual |
| 1.5 Skyactiv-G 90 (M Hybrid from 2020) | 2015-2024 | 66 kW (90 PS) | - | 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic |
| 1.5 Skyactiv-G 115 (M Hybrid from 2020) | 2015-2024 | 85 kW (115 PS) | - | 6-speed manual |
| 1.5 Skyactiv-D | 2015-2019 | 77 kW (105 PS) | 250 Nm | 6-speed manual |
In February 2025 Mazda ended UK sales of the petrol Mazda2, and the car is no longer built for Europe. It continues in other markets.
Mazda2 Hybrid (since 2022): a Yaris with a Mazda badge
Production of the Mazda2 Hybrid began in December 2021 and the first UK customers received cars in May 2022. It is the Toyota Yaris Hybrid with Mazda badges and minor styling changes, built in Toyota's French plant at Onnaing. The 1.5 three-cylinder, 68 kW (92 PS), and an electric motor, 59 kW (80 PS), give a system output of 85 kW (116 PS); a CVT-type automatic drives the front wheels. Toyota keeps the more powerful 96 kW (130 PS) version for its own Yaris. A 2024 update brought styling closer to Mazda's other models, Mazda's usual trim names and, on the top Homura Plus, a 10.5-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Mazda2 DJ (2023) | Mazda2 Hybrid (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,080 mm (160.6 in) | 3,940 mm (155.1 in) |
| Width | 1,690 mm (66.5 in) | 1,745 mm (68.7 in) |
| Height | 1,510 mm (59.4 in) | 1,505 mm (59.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm (101.2 in) | 2,560 mm (100.8 in) |
| Boot | 280-950 l (9.9-33.5 cu ft) | 286 l (10.1 cu ft) |
| Kerb weight | 1,099 kg (1.5, 55 kW) | - |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.3 s (1.5, 55 kW) | 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 171 km/h (106 mph) | 175 km/h (109 mph) |
Measure the Mazda2 against other superminis with our size comparison tool.
Fuel economy and running costs
The 2023 DJ 1.5 Skyactiv-G 75 is rated at 4.8 l/100 km and 109 g/km in the WLTP cycle, and German prices for the 55 kW (75 PS) Center-Line were about EUR 18,890 in 2023-2024. The hybrid uses less fuel: 3.8 l/100 km in the WLTP cycle, according to Spanish price lists from 2024. In Spain the hybrid ran from EUR 25,850 for the Prime-Line to EUR 33,550 for the Homura Plus in 2024. Put your own mileage into the fuel cost calculator.
Trims and equipment
In Germany the facelifted DJ came as Prime-Line, Center-Line and the sporty Homura and Homura AKA editions; LED headlights and an eight-inch Mazda Connect screen were standard. The hybrid uses Prime-Line, Centre-Line, Exclusive-Line, Homura and Homura Plus from 2024.
Safety
| Model | Euro NCAP year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda2 DJ | 2015 | four stars; adult 86%, child 78%, pedestrian 84%, safety assist 64% |
| Mazda2 Hybrid | 2020 (Toyota Yaris rating) | five stars |
The DY and DE were tested by Euro NCAP in 2003 and 2007. In Australia ANCAP tested the DE in 2008 with stability control and six airbags. More results are in our safety section.
Reliability and known issues
The Skyactiv-G 1.5 petrol is naturally aspirated, with port injection, and the M Hybrid system uses a capacitor rather than a high-voltage battery. We have not found sourced data on recurring Mazda2 faults, so we do not list any here.
Rivals
| Model | Engines | Power (hp) | Boot (l) | Price from (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda2 Hybrid | 1.5 full hybrid | 85 kW (116 PS) | 286 | 25,850 (Spain, 2024) |
| Mazda2 DJ | 1.5 petrol | 55-85 kW (75-115 PS) | 280 | 18,890 (Germany, 2023) |
| Toyota Yaris Hybrid | 1.5 full hybrid | 85-96 kW (116-130 PS) | - | - |
| Volkswagen Polo, Renault Clio, Opel Corsa | petrol, hybrid (Clio) | - | - | - |
Photo gallery
Mazda2 evolution in numbers
Did you know?
- The Mazda2 has been around for 24 years: 4 generations in our catalog since 2002.
- The longest-running generation is the Mazda2 DJ (2014–present): 12 years and counting.
- The biggest jump in power came with the Mazda2 DJ: up to 104 kW (141 PS), 28 kW more than the Mazda2 DE.
- The most powerful Mazda2 is not the newest: the Mazda2 DJ (2014–present) offered up to 104 kW (141 PS), the Mazda2 Hybrid XP210 up to 85 kW (116 PS).
Most powerful version, kW
Figures from the 1cars catalog: power is the strongest version of each generation; generations without the figure are left out.
Mazda2: first vs latest generation
| Spec | Mazda2 DY | Mazda2 Hybrid XP210 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years | 2002–2007 | 2022–present | 20 years apart |
| Most powerful version | 83 kW (113 PS) | 85 kW (116 PS) | +2 kW (+2%) |
Oldest and newest generation in the 1cars catalog. Power is the strongest version of each; other rows are shown only when both generations have the figure.
Mazda2 in our rankings
- No. 10 of 54 · Most economical hatchbacks (3.8 l/100 km)
- No. 13 of 297 · Most economical cars (3.8 l/100 km · top 6%)
- No. 44 of 531 · Smallest cars (3,940 mm · top 9%)
- No. 43 of 391 · Lightest cars (1,099 kg · top 11%)
- No. 139 of 1082 · Longest-running car nameplates (24 years · top 14%)
- No. 19 of 76 · Lightest hatchbacks (1,099 kg · top 25%)
More economical than 94% of ranked cars in the 1CARS catalog (No. 13 of 297).
FAQ
How many generations of the Mazda2 are there?
Three Mazda-developed generations (DY, DE and DJ) plus the Toyota-based Mazda2 Hybrid sold in Europe since 2022.
Is the Mazda2 Hybrid a Toyota?
Yes. It is a rebadged Toyota Yaris Hybrid with an 85 kW (116 PS) 1.5 hybrid system, built by Toyota in France.
Is the petrol Mazda2 still sold in Europe?
No. Production for Europe has ended, and UK sales stopped in February 2025.
How safe is the Mazda2?
The DJ scored four Euro NCAP stars in 2015; the Mazda2 Hybrid carries five stars from the 2020 rating.
Where is the Mazda2 built?
The DJ is built in Hofu, Japan, and in Mexico and Thailand; the Mazda2 Hybrid is built by Toyota in France.
Data sources
Data checked by an editor against the sources below.
- Wikipedia - Mazda2
- Autoplenum - 1 5 Skyactiv G 75 Ps
- Firmenauto - Fahrbericht Mazda2 Hybrid Der Clevere Klon
