Verdict
The Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift is the clear new-versus-outgoing choice if the RM21,348 jump fits the budget. Its 1.5-litre direct-injection petrol engine makes 114 hp and 149 Nm, against the DE’s 102 hp and 135 Nm, while the six-speed automatic replaces a four-speeder and rated consumption falls from 6.3 to 5.3 L/100 km. It is also 143 mm longer with an 80 mm longer wheelbase, but the DE counters with a 250-litre boot, 30 litres more than the newer car’s.
Pick the Mazda 2 Hatchback DE if a lower entry price and its 250-litre boot matter more than newer safety and cabin equipment.
Pick the Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift if you want the stronger 114 hp engine, six-speed automatic, stability control and a five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 2 Hatchback DE RM82,322; Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift RM103,670.
- Power and torque: DE 102 hp/135 Nm; DJ Facelift 114 hp/149 Nm.
- Transmission: DE four-speed 4F27E automatic; DJ Facelift six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic.
- Rated fuel economy: DE 6.3 L/100 km; DJ Facelift 5.3 L/100 km.
- Wheelbase and boot: DE 2,490 mm/250 litres; DJ Facelift 2,570 mm/220 litres.
- Safety equipment: DE has no stability control and two rear parking sensors; DJ Facelift has stability control and four rear sensors.
DE
- RM21,348 lower purchase price.
- 250-litre boot, versus 220 litres.
- 59 kg lighter at 1,038 kg.
- 102 hp and 135 Nm trail the DJ Facelift’s 114 hp and 149 Nm.
- Four-speed automatic versus a six-speed automatic.
- No stability control, reverse camera or hill start assist.
DJ Facelift
- 114 hp, 149 Nm direct-injection engine and six-speed automatic.
- Rated at 5.3 L/100 km, 1.0 L/100 km lower than the DE.
- Gets stability control, reverse camera, head-up display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Costs RM21,348 more.
- 220-litre boot is 30 litres smaller.
- Weighs 1,097 kg, 59 kg more than the DE.
What the DE has over the DJ Facelift
What the DJ Facelift has over the DE
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The DJ Facelift's wheelbase is 80 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. Boot space favours the DE: 250 litres against 220.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM82,322✓ | RM103,670 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM840/mo✓ | RM1,060/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,420✓ | RM2,975 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,507 | RM2,109✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM12.54 | RM10.55✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM25,086✓ | RM25,872 |
| 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 | 3,922 mm | 4,065 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,485 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,490 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | 1,038 kg | 1,097 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 44 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 250 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 | 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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DE vs DJ Facelift FAQ
Is the Mazda 2 Hatchback DE or Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift better?
The Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift is better equipped and mechanically stronger, with 114 hp, a six-speed automatic, stability control and a reverse camera. Choose the DE only if its lower cost and 30-litre larger boot are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift costs RM21,348 more than the Mazda 2 Hatchback DE.
Which Mazda 2 hatchback uses less fuel?
The Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift has the lower rated consumption at 5.3 L/100 km, compared with 6.3 L/100 km for the DE. That is a rated saving of 1.0 L/100 km.
Which has the better warranty?
The DJ Facelift carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 3 years for the DE. DJ Facelift: 5-year/100,000 km Free Service.