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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

  1. 2012
    • Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl
    • Engine dropped: 2.3L 4-cyl
  2. 2008
    • Best combined MPG up from 22 to 24

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 9 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20152.5L 4-cyl24 MPG––Not rated00
20142.5L 4-cyl24 MPG––Not rated00
20132.5L 4-cyl24 MPG––Not rated00
20122.5L 4-cyl24 MPG––Not rated00
20102.3L 4-cyl24 MPG––Not rated00
20092.3L 4-cyl24 MPG––Not rated00
20082.3L 4-cyl24 MPG––Not rated00
20072.3L 4-cyl22 MPG––Not rated00
20062.3L 4-cyl22 MPG––Not rated00
Best combined MPG by model year — Mazda 5
2006: 22 MPG2007: 22 MPG2008: 24 MPG2009: 24 MPG2010: 24 MPG2012: 24 MPG2013: 24 MPG2014: 24 MPG2015: 24 MPG20062008201020132015max 24 MPG

Alternatives to the 2015 5

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Toyota Sienna21 MPGNot rated6
2015 Kia Sedona21 MPGNot rated3
2015 Honda Odyssey22 MPGNot rated6
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan20 MPGNot rated4
2015 Chrysler Town and Country20 MPGNot rated4
2015 Nissan Quest22 MPGNot rated0
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mazda. How we calculate this →