Shared DNA, Distinct Thrills: Mazda2 vs. Ford Fiesta - The Fun Hatchback Track Battle

Ruisi Circuit: A 1.3-kilometer racetrack located in Beijing, China, known for its emphasis on curves.
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About Vehicle Modification and Wear: To ensure the authenticity and objectivity of our channel, most of the test vehicles are provided by our audiences. Consequently, some cars undergo significant modifications, improving lap times, while others might have severe tire wear or be too old, impacting their performance. We disclose these details in the video.
Levels of Modification: We classified 4 levels for mods.
- Level 0: Includes factory-standard cars and those with only tire, brake, and "mood" part replacements. As many older cars have discontinued tires and rare brake pads, we allow minor tire upgrades.
For example, upgrading from original tires to PS4 for a Civic or from PSS to CUP2C for an M2C is acceptable. However, upgrading a Civic to CUP2C tires counts as a modification.
- Level 1: Light modifications, including tires, wheels, suspension, brakes, intake/exhaust systems, and ECU. Modifications to the engine and gearbox internal structure are not allowed, nor are R-Comp tires. This category is the most common for entry-level modified cars.
- Level 2: Moderate modifications, such as internal engine forging, larger turbos, cylinder expansion, or transplanting non-performance engines. Transmission system modifications, like LSD + larger final drives, are permitted. Thermal-melt tires are allowed.
- Level 3: Race-level modifications. There are no restrictions here. This includes professional race cars, performance engine transplants, sequential gearboxes, and altered suspension structures.
- Level -1: Typically refers to using tires of lower specifications than the original factory standard, such as on an A45, or carrying a passenger (additional weight).

[@haaxxx9]

This video is the reason why I bough coilovers for my Mazda2, the handling is nearly identical to driving a NA Miata but it's more practical. It may be slow for what it is but that doesn't stop the fact that these Mazda2's are some of the most fun cheap cars out of the market without breaking the bank or get the cops attention! Good video!

[@helloish12321]

I recently bought a Mazda 2 after my 94 Miata was totaled. I thought it would just be a cheap car to get me by but I was amazed at how similar it feels to drive. Same weight, similar power, and shockingly fun to drive. The handling is the most balanced I have felt in a fwd car.

[@danielnicholson6174]

I have a Nc MX5 and when I recently drove a Mazda 2 I was shocked that I found it more fun than my MX5, I'm now looking to get a Mazda 2 or fiesta as that was an awesome drive and also more fun I thought than my mx5

[@vuongnguyen8940]

I just watched this yesterday, really appreciate your video. I always curious about how a Mazda2 compete a Fiesta which sharing the same chassis and many other parts. I owned the Mazda 2 for over ten years and upgrade it with handling mods such as coilovers, strut, torsion bars, short shiter... I quite happy about it but I don't have chance to compare it to others.

[@zhiwei.fang90]

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