Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda Mazda5

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2026 Mazda Mazda3
$24,650
2.5 S FWD 2.5 S Select Sport FWD 2.5 S Auto FWD 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD 2.5 S Preferred FWD 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD
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2015 Mazda Mazda5
$21,240
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Highlights
$24,650
$21,240
Regular Gasoline I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4
27 City / 36 Hwy
21 City / 28 Hwy
186 hp
157 hp
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
5
6
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
186 @ 6000
157 @ 6000
Regular Gasoline I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4
2.5 L/152
2.5 L/152
186 @ 4000
163 @ 4000
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
27 City / 36 Hwy
21 City / 28 Hwy
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels
Compact
Compact
16 X 6.5 in
16 X 6.5 in
Compact in
Compact in
16 X 6.5 in
16 X 6.5 in
Aluminum
Aluminum
Steel
Steel
P205/60HR16
P205/55HR16
Aluminum
Aluminum
P205/60HR16
P205/55HR16

Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Strut
Strut
Strut
Strut
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link

Steering
N/A
N/A
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
N/A
N/A
35 ft
37 ft
N/A
N/A

Measurements
N/A
57 in
64 in
N/A
71 in
69 in
35 in
39 in
N/A
107 in
108 in
13 ft³
N/A
41 in
54 in
56 in
N/A
184 in
181 in
62 in
60 in
49 in
93 ft³
98 ft³
56 in
56 in
6 in
6 in
N/A
37 in
39 in
37 in
N/A
N/A
44 ft³
51 in
58 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
55 in
53 in
42 in
41 in
N/A
38 in
41 in
31 in
5
6
62 in
60 in

Weight & Capacity
N/A
N/A
13 gal
16 gal
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3,111 lbs
3,457 lbs
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Safety
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard

Entertainment
Standard

Electrical
100
110
N/A
N/A

Brakes
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
N/A
N/A
11 in
12 in
10 in
12 in
Yes
Yes
N/A
Not Available
Yes
Yes
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc

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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