Mazda Mazda5 vs. Hyundai TUCSON
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda Mazda5 and Hyundai TUCSON contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mazda Mazda5 and the Hyundai TUCSON.
In comparing the Mazda Mazda5's and the Hyundai TUCSON's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Mazda5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mazda Mazda5's and the Hyundai TUCSON's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2015 Mazda Mazda5 ranges from $6,923 to $15,997 while a used 2015 Hyundai TUCSON is priced between $8,330 to $16,892.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda Mazda5’s base engine makes 157 horsepower, and the Hyundai TUCSON base engine makes 164 horsepower. The Mazda5 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles. The TUCSON is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles.This gives the Hyundai TUCSON the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mazda Mazda5 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda Mazda5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai TUCSON has an average safety rating of 4.68 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,240
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$24,305
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$20,720 - $29,995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,173
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$20,150 - $26,255
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,194
Price Range:
$6,923 - $15,997
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$13,198
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$10,552 - $19,124
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
21
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
113,782
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,362
Price Range:
$8,330 - $16,892
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$13,241
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$10,060 - $17,781
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
131
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98,961
# Good or Great Deals:
45
Mazda Mazda5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda Mazda5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai TUCSON
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 4.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 11.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 10
Mazda Mazda5 Rankings
Not yet available
Hyundai TUCSON Rankings
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54 out of / 67Summary Review
The Mazda5 was a compact multi-purpose vehicle that Mazda sold globally for many years, including in the US market. The Mazda5’s last year of sales in America was 2015.
Summary Review
The Hyundai Tucson is a five-passenger SUV with an upscale cabin and plenty of room for cargo and people. The current Tucson was redesigned for the 2022 model year, with new models costing an average of $29,524 and 3-year-old models averaging $20,667.
Pros and Cons
- Unique packaging and seating
- Smaller size makes it easy to maneuver and park
- Low sales numbers mean limited used vehicle availability
- Poor IIHS crash test results
Pros and Cons
- High quality cabin materials
- Plenty of standard safety equipment
- Comfortable ride
- Tricky capacitive infotainment controls
- No volume knob
- No wireless Apple CarPlay with large screen
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda Mazda5 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels
GLS, Limited, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.68 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
157 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
163 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
164 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 445 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Cargo Space:
11.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
89.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
44.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
142.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
25.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
44.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3457 lbs
Width:
68.9 inches
Height:
63.6 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3232 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
173.2 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Gray
Meteor Gray Mica
Red
Zeal Red Mica
Silver
Liquid Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ash Black
Blue
Laguna Blue
Gray
Graphite Gray / Shadow Gray
Red
Garnet Red
Silver
Diamond Silver
White
Winter White
Brown
Kona Bronze
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
