Mazda Mazda5 vs. Toyota Sienna
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda Mazda5 and Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna.
In comparing the Mazda Mazda5's and the Toyota Sienna'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 fuel efficiency. The Toyota Sienna has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mazda Mazda5's and the Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Mazda5 is a better car than the Toyota Sienna.
Pricing: A used 2015 Mazda Mazda5 ranges from $6,923 to $15,997 while a used 2015 Toyota Sienna is priced between $11,999 to $26,996.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda Mazda5’s base engine makes 157 horsepower, and the Toyota Sienna base engine makes 266 horsepower. The Mazda5 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles. The Sienna is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles.This gives the Mazda Mazda5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Sienna the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Sienna has an average safety rating of 5 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:
$26,595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$24,305
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$20,720 - $29,995
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:
31
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
109,637
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,124
Price Range:
$11,999 - $26,996
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$13,198
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$10,552 - $19,124
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
369
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
120,808
# Good or Great Deals:
156
Mazda Mazda5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Sienna Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 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 Toyota Sienna
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:
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:
6.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 11.1
Mazda Mazda5 Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Sienna Rankings
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2 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Summary 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
Toyota’s Sienna has long been a favorite of families who wanted an all-wheel-drive minivan, but its appeal goes deeper than that one feature. The Sienna changes in very important ways for 2021 that make it hard to pass up for those seeking the best cost of ownership in this segment.
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
- 36 MPG fuel economy rating
- Available all-wheel drive
- Included maintenance for two years under warranty
- Spare tire is not standard
- The driving experience is not best in class
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda Mazda5 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
Toyota Sienna Trim Levels
CE, L 7-Passenger, LE 7-Passenger, LE 7-Passenger Auto Access Seat, LE 8-Passenger, LE Mobility 7-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, Limited Premium 7-Passenger, SE 8-Passenger, SE Premium 8-Passenger, XLE 7-Passenger, XLE 7-Passenger Auto Access Seat, XLE 8-Passenger, XLE Premium 7-Passenger, XLE Premium 8-Passenger
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 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):
5 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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
266 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
245 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
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:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 500 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:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
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:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
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:
Available
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:
Available
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, 3rd-row seat folded down:
44.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
142.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
44.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
4375 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
200.2 inches
Wheelbase:
119.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 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:
inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Bisque
Black
Not available
Gray
Light Gray