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Mazda Mazda5 vs. Mazda MazdaSpeed3

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2015 Mazda Mazda52013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Starting MSRP
$21,240
$24,200
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Gas I4
MPG
21 City / 28 Hwy
18 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
157 hp
263 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
6
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2015 Mazda Mazda52013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Displacement
2.5 L/152
2.3L/138
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
157 @ 6000
263 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
163 @ 4000
280 @ 3000
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Gas I4
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
21 City / 28 Hwy
18 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
7.9 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2015 Mazda Mazda52013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16
P225/40YR18
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16
P225/40YR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
T125/70D17
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
18 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
18 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2015 Mazda Mazda52013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-link

Steering

Steering comparison
2015 Mazda Mazda52013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
16
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
39 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
36 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2015 Mazda Mazda52013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Wheelbase
108 in
104 in
Second Hip Room
58 in
52 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
42 in
Height, Overall
64 in
58 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
60 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
60 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
70 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
54 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
5 in
Second Head Room
39 in
38 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
Not available
17 ft³
Second Leg Room
39 in
36 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
55 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
98 ft³
95 ft³
Front Head Room
41 in
39 in
Length, Overall
181 in
178 in
Passenger Capacity
6
5
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
Not available
43 ft³
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
54 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Not available
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Not available
Third Hip Room
41 in
Not available
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Not available
Third Shoulder Room
49 in
Not available
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Not available
Third Head Room
37 in
Not available
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
44 ft³
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Not available
Third Leg Room
31 in
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2015 Mazda Mazda52013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,457 lbs
3,281 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
16 gal

Safety

Safety comparison
2015 Mazda Mazda52013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2015 Mazda Mazda52013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2015 Mazda Mazda52013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
110

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2015 Mazda Mazda52013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
12.60 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
11.02 x -TBD- in
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 or the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3?

The 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 is more reliable than the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2013 MazdaSpeed3 versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2015 Mazda5.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 or the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3?

The 2015 Mazda Mazda5 is more fuel efficient than the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 with 24 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 or the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3?

The 2015 Mazda Mazda5 is cheaper than the 2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 with a $21,240 starting MSRP versus a $24,200 starting MSRP.

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