Mazda 5
9 model years from 2006 to 2015, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2015
- Class
- Minivan - 2WD, Midsize Station Wagons
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 22–24 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2015 5 in brief
The 2015 Mazda 5 is a minivan offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway), 15% better than the 2015 minivan average of 20.8 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 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 5 has 9 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2015, classed as Minivan - 2WD, Midsize Station Wagons.
Its most efficient year was 2015 at 24 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 24 MPG.
How the 2006 5 compares
The 2006 Mazda 5 is a midsize station wagon offered with a 2.3L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway), 8% better than the 2006 midsize station wagon average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
2015 5 pros & cons
Full 2015 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 24 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2015 minivan (20.8 MPG).
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 203 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
5 changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2.3L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2.3L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2.3L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2.3L 4-cyl | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2.3L 4-cyl | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2015 5
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Toyota Sienna | 21 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2015 Kia Sedona | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2015 Honda Odyssey | 22 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2015 Chrysler Town and Country | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2015 Nissan Quest | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mazda. How we calculate this →