Verdict
The Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift is the more complete daily car: its 1.5-litre direct-injection engine makes 114 hp and 149 Nm, the six-speed automatic cuts the rated figure to 5.3 L/100 km, and it adds stability control, a reverse camera and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. The RM25,513 gap is substantial, however. The older DE carries 450 litres of luggage against the facelift’s 220 litres, so it remains the rational used buy for drivers who need boot space and can accept 102 hp, four gears and fewer safety aids.
Pick the Mazda 2 Sedan DE if a 450-litre boot and the lower RM78,157 entry price matter more than newer safety and infotainment equipment.
Pick the Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift if you want 114 hp, stability control, a six-speed automatic and five years’ warranty coverage.
Key differences
- Price: RM78,157 vs RM103,670
- Power and torque: 102 hp/135 Nm vs 114 hp/149 Nm
- Transmission: four-speed automatic vs six-speed automatic
- Rated fuel economy: 6.3 L/100 km vs 5.3 L/100 km
- Boot space: 450 litres vs 220 litres
- Warranty: three years/100,000 km vs five years/100,000 km with free service
DE
- 450-litre boot, 230 litres larger
- Lower RM78,157 purchase price
- Lighter 1,053 kg kerb weight
- No stability control, versus standard stability control
- Four-speed automatic versus six-speed SkyActiv-Drive
- Three-year warranty versus five years with free service
DJ Sedan Facelift
- 114 hp and 149 Nm from the direct-injection 1.5 litre
- Stability control, hill start assist and reverse camera
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, head-up display and LED projector headlamps
- RM25,513 more expensive
- 220-litre boot versus 450 litres
- Heavier at 1,115 kg versus 1,053 kg
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM78,157✓ | RM103,670 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 102 hp at 6,000 rpm | 114 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 135 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 149 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 78 mm × 78.4 mm | 74.5 mm × 85.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4F27E | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 4 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.3 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,263 mm | 4,340 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,490 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | 1,053 kg | 1,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 44 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres✓ | 220 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/55R15 | 185/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/55R15 | 185/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop Enasave EC300+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control✓ | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Driver and front passenger only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal bulb | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Touch-screen with CD, DVD, Bluetooth, Navigation, USB and AUX, 4 speakers | 7.0" Touchscreen Mazda Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-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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DE vs DJ Sedan Facelift FAQ
Is the Mazda 2 Sedan DE or Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift better?
The DJ Sedan Facelift is better equipped and mechanically stronger, with 114 hp, a six-speed automatic, stability control and 5.3 L/100 km rated economy. Choose the DE instead if its 450-litre boot is a priority; the facelift has only 220 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift costs RM103,670, against RM78,157 for the DE: a RM25,513 difference.
Which Mazda 2 Sedan is safer?
The DJ Sedan Facelift is the safer choice on equipment because it has stability control, hill start assist, ISOFIX on the two outer rear seats and a reverse camera. Both cars list two front airbags and ABS/EBD.
