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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 MPG★★★★★6
2015 Kia Sedona21 MPG★★★★★3
2015 Honda Odyssey22 MPG★★★★★6
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan20 MPG★★★★★4
2015 Chrysler Town and Country20 MPG★★★★★4
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 →