Mazda 2
10 model years from 2011 to 2021, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2011–2021
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 31–36 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 12,239 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2021 2 in brief
The 2021 Mazda 2 is a compact car offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 35 MPG combined (32 city / 40 highway), 27% better than the 2021 compact car average of 27.5 MPG, for an estimated $1,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mazda 2 has 10 model years in our data, from 2011 to 2021.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 36 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 31 to 36 MPG.
Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2011 2 compares
The 2011 Mazda 2 is a compact car offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 31 MPG combined (29 city / 34 highway), 28% better than the 2011 compact car average of 24.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,150 a year in fuel.
About the Mazda 2
The Mazda 2 is a subcompact/supermini (B-segment) car, which has been available as a 4-door sedan and a 5 door hatchback manufactured and marketed by Mazda since 2002, currently in its third generation. An entry-level model of the brand in markets outside Japan, the Mazda2 is positioned below the Mazda3. The Mazda2 has also been marketed as the Mazda Demio, while its direct predecessor was exported as the Mazda 121.
From the Wikipedia article "Mazda2", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2021 2 pros & cons
Full 2021 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 35 MPG combined — 27% better than the average 2021 compact car (27.5 MPG).
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2021 2
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 6 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
2 changes by model year
- 2016
- Best combined MPG up from 31 to 36
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 35 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 36 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 31 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 31 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 31 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1.5L 4-cyl | 31 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2021 2
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota Corolla | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2021 Mazda 3 | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 33 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2021 Subaru WRX | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage | 39 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta | 34 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mazda. How we calculate this →