Honda Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi CVT (2015) vs Mazda 2 Hatchback Midnight Edition (2015)

Honda Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi CVT (2015) vs Mazda 2 Hatchback Midnight Edition (2015): which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer looking for a spacious, family‑oriented MPV with more seating capacity and slightly higher power, the 2015 Honda Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi CVT is the better choice. It seats 7 passengers (2+3+2) and offers 120 PS at 6,600 rpm with a CVT that provides smoother acceleration for city and highway driving. Its price of ₱982,000 is slightly lower than the Mazda 2’s ₱995,000. The Mobilio’s inline‑4 i‑VTEC engine delivers 145 Nm torque at 4,600 rpm, giving it a mild advantage in low‑speed maneuvering and load carrying. In contrast, the Mazda 2 Hatchback Midnight Edition is a compact B‑segment hatchback that seats only 5 (2+3) and produces 108 PS at 6,000 rpm with a 6‑speed manual. While the Mazda offers a sportier DOHC 16‑valve engine and slightly higher top speed, its shorter length (4,060 mm) makes it less practical for larger families or cargo. Both vehicles share a 100,000 km/3‑year warranty and FWD layout, but the Mobilio’s larger body and higher power make it more suitable for daily commuting with passengers or cargo, whereas the Mazda 2 is better suited to solo drivers or small families who value a compact footprint and manual transmission.