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Dongfeng Box vs Mazda 2 Hatchback

Dongfeng Box

Dongfeng Box

Standard

Mazda 2 Hatchback

Mazda 2 Hatchback

No longer on sale — shown for reference

Verdict

The Box has a 33% bigger boot, while the 2 Hatchback is 18% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM100,000✓RM103,670
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM50✓RM90
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing
Capacity—1,496 cc
Horsepower—114 hp at 6,000 rpm
Torque—149 Nm at 4,000 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—74.5 mm × 85.8 mm
Compression Ratio—14
Number of Motors1—
Motor Horsepower94 hp✓—
Motor Torque160 Nm✓—
Battery Capacity42.3 kWh—
EV Range430 km✓—
Charging Rate (AC)6.6 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)70 kW—
V2L3.6 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name—SkyActiv-Drive
Gears—6
Transmission Manufacturer—Mazda
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
Rated Economy—5.3 L/100 km
Top Speed140 km/h✓—
Dimensions
Length4,030 mm4,065 mm
Width1,810 mm1,695 mm
Height1,570 mm1,495 mm
Wheelbase2,660 mm2,570 mm
Weight1,342 kg1,097 kg
Fuel Tank—44 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space326 litres✓220 litres
Front Tyre215/55R17185/60R16
Rear Tyre215/55R17185/60R16
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitSpace Saver
Factory TyresWanli Harmonic PlusDunlop Enasave EC300+
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Thailand (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front Wheels17" Alloys16" Alloys
Rear Wheels17" Alloys16" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes—G-Vectoring Control Plus
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP—4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control
Safety
Airbags2 (Driver and Front Passenger)2 (Driver and Passenger)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm—✓
Immobilizer—✓
Child Safety LockManual For Rear DoorsManual for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
ISOFIXAvailable On Outer Two Rear SeatsAvailable for two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes—
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning✓—
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsDriver and front passenger only
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorsLED Projector
TaillampsLED CombinationNormal Bulb
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustableManual Adjustable
Rear SeatsOne-piece Folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 USB1 Front
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front2 Front
Audio12.8" Touchscreen7.0" Touchscreen Mazda Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up & DownFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal)Keyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop—✓
Auto Headlamps✓—
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control—
Tiptronic—✓
Paddle Shift—✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic—✓
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors—
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree Surround ViewYes
Auto ParkingYes—
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Head-up Display—✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited✓100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer7 years✓5 years
Warranty NotesLimited to the first owner only; 8-year/unlimited mileage battery warranty5-year/100,000 km Free Service

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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