Need Help. Which is better to be the first car, Mazda 2 (sedan) or Suzuki Ciaz GL?

**dr. d** · June 25th, 2018 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

They say Mazda 2 is great and fun to drive. I've seen Ciaz, I like its exterior design. I have the impression that it is roomy.

You should try both and see for yourself. You might as well try hitting the second gear at 60 kph to get the feel of how it will perform in case you really need the speed in the shortest time possible.

i tried them both out, before.
the mazda2 is crampy. the ciaz is surprisingly spacious. it's even more spacious than the 1st gen altis (2003s).

**datuputi.jr** · June 25th, 2018 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by dr. d

i tried them both out, before.
the mazda2 is crampy. the ciaz is surprisingly spacious. it's even more spacious than the 1st gen altis (2003s).

How about the driving experience with both?

**kokey** · June 25th, 2018 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by datuputi.jr

How about the driving experience with both?

Mazda. Steering, AT transmision & engine.. Day & night ang difference. Build quality, Mazda pa rin. Space lang lamang ng Ciaz.. Kung space gusto mo eh much better get the vios or city.

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**Walter** · June 25th, 2018 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

In such a case, expect depreciation to be around 20%.

Realistically it's about 10-15% ... but if you are very patient a 20-25% comes along once in a while ...

**Walter** · June 25th, 2018 10:45 AM

A Honda or Toyota will still be the cheapest to maintain in the long run ... if passenger comfort is a priority, Mazda 2 is not it ... Long drive? In a Mazda 2? With passengers? ... it's ok if your passengers in the rear seats are midgets ...

Go take a look at the Honda City ... as everyone else is suggesting here ...

**datuputi.jr** · June 25th, 2018 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

A Honda or Toyota will still be the cheapest to maintain in the long run ... if passenger comfort is a priority, Mazda 2 is not it ... Long drive? In a Mazda 2? With passengers? ... it's ok if your passengers in the rear seats are midgets ...

Go take a look at the Honda City ... as everyone else is suggesting here ...

Honda City is not within my budget. That's why i crossed it out in the list.

My passengers mostly are adults.

**Egan101** · June 25th, 2018 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

A Honda or Toyota will still be the cheapest to maintain in the long run ... if passenger comfort is a priority, Mazda 2 is not it ... Long drive? In a Mazda 2? With passengers? ... it's ok if your passengers in the rear seats are midgets ...

Go take a look at the Honda City ... as everyone else is suggesting here ...

I guess travelling with 2 kids on the rear with a Mazda2 will be fine. My Fiesta is also cramped on the rear like the Mazda2. If we are going on a road trip using it, we have to tumble down part of the rear seats to accommodate extra stuff and it can only accommodate one person on the rear.

Originally Posted by datuputi.jr

Honda City is not within my budget. That's why i crossed it out in the list.

My passengers mostly are adults.

You should consider the City if you intend to carry adults on the rear of a subcompact car. The interior room of a City is near Mazda3 and Focus interior dimensions.

How much is a Mazda2 MT nowadays? The City E MT is 820k while the City E CVT is 857k. The Suzuki Ciaz GL MT is 795k while the Ciaz GL AT is 845k.

The difference is not much of a concern. It's not even 50k.

**datuputi.jr** · June 25th, 2018 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

I guess travelling with 2 kids on the rear with a Mazda2 will be fine. My Fiesta is also cramped on the rear like the Mazda2. If we are going on a road trip using it, we have to tumble down part of the rear seats to accommodate extra stuff and it can only accommodate one person on the rear.

You should consider the City if you intend to carry adults on the rear of a subcompact car. The interior room of a City is near Mazda3 and Focus interior dimensions.

How much is a Mazda2 MT nowadays? The City E MT is 820k while the City E CVT is 857k. The Suzuki Ciaz GL MT is 795k while the Ciaz GL AT is 845k.

The difference is not much of a concern. It's not even 50k.

Mazda2 MT is 748k.

**jamieconway** · June 29th, 2018 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by datuputi.jr

Stucked up po ako between Mazda 2 (sedan) and Suzuki Ciaz GL. Manual Transmission. Medyo napapaisip ako with Suzuki Ciaz. Pareho namng may pros and cons sya. Ngayon iniisip ko e ung mas makakabuti para sa first owner tulad ko.

I also think regarding the maintenance after 3yrs. Which one is much better?

Thanks in advance.

In my view, I will choose a Mazda 2. Here are some reasons for it:
- Mazda 2 owns a nice design.
- Look inside the car, every interior parts looks so good.
- Driving it will bring more fun than most city cars.
- Plenty of power.
- Fuel efficency.

I hope this help.

**GTi** · June 30th, 2018 02:52 AM

Originally Posted by datuputi.jr

Honda City is not within my budget. That's why i crossed it out in the list.

My passengers mostly are adults.

This is why I suggest you consider a slightly used Honda City. There are lots of 2017 City's being sold at 700+k and still negotiable. Many sport mileages below 10k kms. Basically new, and most likely still under warranty. Better, in fact, than new since break in period is over so you don't have to go through the "tight" phase and the poor FC phase.

No worries with normal reliability concerns. My friend who drives a base 2015 Jazz CVT that is now nearing 30k kms reports zero repairs other than routine maintenance.

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