Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda Mazda5
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Highlights
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$24,650
Starting MSRP
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$21,240
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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27 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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186 hp
Horsepower
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157 hp
Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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6
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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Basic Warranty
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Engine
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186 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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163 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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186 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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157 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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Displacement
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Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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27 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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5
Passenger Capacity
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6
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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107 in
Wheelbase
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108 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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184 in
Length, Overall
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181 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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37 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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64 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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Rear Door Opening Width
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Third Hip Room
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41 in
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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98 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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Third Leg Room
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31 in
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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58 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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Third Shoulder Room
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49 in
Third Shoulder Room
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Third Shoulder Room
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Third Head Room
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37 in
Third Head Room
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Third Head Room
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Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,111 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,457 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2015 Mazda Mazda5?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 is more reliable than the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Mazda3 versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2015 Mazda5.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2015 Mazda Mazda5?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 is more fuel efficient than the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 with 30 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2015 Mazda Mazda5?
The 2015 Mazda Mazda5 is cheaper than the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 with a $21,240 starting MSRP versus a $24,650 starting MSRP.
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