Verdict
The Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ makes the stronger used-car case if price and claimed economy matter most: its 5.1 L/100 km rating is 0.2 L/100 km better and it weighs 41 kg less. The Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift asks RM29,000 more, but that money brings LED projector headlamps, 16-inch alloys, Mazda Connect with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a reverse camera and head-up display. Both retain the same 114 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine, six-speed automatic, 220-litre boot and five-year/100,000 km warranty.
Pick the Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ if you want the lower-cost route to the same 114 hp 1.5-litre drivetrain and can live without a touchscreen, reverse camera and LED headlamps.
Pick the Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift if you will use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, a reverse camera, head-up display and automatic climate control every day.
Key differences
- Fuel economy: Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ 5.1 L/100 km; Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift 5.3 L/100 km.
- Kerb weight: Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ 1,056 kg; Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift 1,097 kg.
- Wheels and tyres: Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ 15-inch alloys with 185/65R15 tyres; Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift 16-inch alloys with 185/60R16 tyres.
- Headlamps: Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ halogen reflectors; Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift LED projectors with LED daytime running lights.
- Infotainment: Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ radio with four speakers; Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift 7.
- Climate control: Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ manual air-con; Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift single-zone automatic climate control.
DJ
- 0.2 L/100 km better rated fuel economy
- 41 kg lighter kerb weight
- Front foglamps included
- Halogen reflector headlamps instead of LED projectors
- No reverse camera, head-up display, Bluetooth or paddle shifts
- Four-speaker radio instead of Mazda Connect with smartphone integration
DJ Facelift
- LED projector headlamps and LED daytime running lights
- Reverse camera and head-up display
- Mazda Connect with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and six speakers
- RM29,000 higher price
- 0.2 L/100 km worse rated economy
- 41 kg heavier
What the DJ has over the DJ Facelift
What the DJ Facelift has over the DJ
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM74,670✓ | RM103,670 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM760/mo✓ | RM1,060/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,221✓ | RM2,975 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,826 | RM2,109✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM14.13 | RM10.55✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM25,684✓ | RM25,872 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 114 hp at 6,000 rpm | 114 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 148 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 149 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 74.5 mm × 85.8 mm | 74.5 mm × 85.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10 seconds | —✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.1 L/100 km✓ | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 184 km/h✓ | — |
| Co2 | 119 g/km | —✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,065 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | 1,056 kg | 1,097 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 44 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 220 litres | 220 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/65R15 | 185/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/65R15 | 185/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave EC300+ | Dunlop Enasave EC300+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and 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 | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Driver and front passenger only | 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 Adjustable | 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 | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio Player with 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 | Keyless Push Button | 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 | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/60,000 km free service | 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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DJ vs DJ Facelift FAQ
Is the Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ or Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift better?
The Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift is better equipped, adding LED projector headlamps, Mazda Connect, a reverse camera and head-up display. The Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ is the more rational buy if those features are not essential, because the drivetrain and cabin space are the same.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ costs RM74,670 and the Mazda 2 Hatchback DJ Facelift costs RM103,670, a RM29,000 difference.
Do both Mazda 2 Hatchback versions have the same engine and warranty?
Yes. Both use a 1,496 cc 114 hp petrol engine with a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic and front-wheel drive. Both have a five-year, 100,000 km manufacturer warranty, although the Facelift includes five-year/100,000 km free service versus three-year/60,000 km for the DJ.