Mazda Mazda5 vs. Mazda MPV
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda Mazda5 and Mazda MPV 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 Mazda MPV.
When we compare the Mazda Mazda5's and the Mazda MPV's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Mazda5 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Mazda MPV has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mazda Mazda5's and the Mazda MPV's specifications and ratings, the Mazda MPV is a better car than the Mazda Mazda5.
Pricing: A used 2006 Mazda Mazda5 ranges from $2,518 to $8,970 while a used 2006 Mazda MPV is priced between $2,400 to $8,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda Mazda5’s base engine makes 157 horsepower, and the Mazda MPV base engine makes 200 horsepower. The Mazda5 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 375 miles. The MPV is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles.This gives the Mazda Mazda5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mazda MPV the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$22,909
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$17,995 - $29,325
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,675
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$22,909
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$17,995 - $29,325
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,332
Price Range:
$2,518 - $8,970
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$5,568
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$4,637 - $7,017
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
148,661
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,872
Price Range:
$2,400 - $8,997
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$5,568
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$4,637 - $7,017
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
162,448
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Mazda Mazda5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mazda MPV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 Mazda MPV
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.1 - 9.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.1 - 9.6
Mazda Mazda5 Rankings
Not yet available
Mazda MPV Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda Mazda5 Trim Levels
Sport, Touring
Mazda MPV Trim Levels
ES, LX, LX-SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
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):
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
157 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
148 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
200 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 375 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
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:
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
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:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
44.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
142.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3333 lbs
Width:
69.1 inches
Height:
64.2 inches
Length:
181.5 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3772 lbs
Width:
72.1 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
189.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Clearcoat
Blue
Phantom Blue Mica / Strato Blue Mica
Gray
Carbon Gray Mica
Red
Cardinal Red Mica
Silver
Platinum Silver Metallic / Stellar Silver Mica
White
Whitewater Pearl
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Clearcoat
Blue
Strato Blue Mica
Gray
Galaxy Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Sunlight Silver Metallic
White
Rally White / Whitewater Pearl
Gold
Bronze Metal
Green
Nordic Green Mica
Interior Colors
Black
Black cloth
Interior Colors
Black
Not available