Mazda MPV 1999 vs Mazda 5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Mazda MPV engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda 5, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mazda 5. Despite the higher power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 8.2 | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 430'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda MPV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda 6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda MPV engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mazda MPV is larger. Mazda MPV is 19 cm longer than the Mazda 5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MPV is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 481 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1566 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mazda MPV has more luggage space (by 369 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda MPV (by 34 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MPV is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 5, which means Mazda MPV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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