MINI Cooper vs. Mazda Mazda5
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Highlights
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$21,240
Starting MSRP
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$19,500
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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157 hp
Horsepower
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121 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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6
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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163 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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114 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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1.6L/98
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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157 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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121 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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5.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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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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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear 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 (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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98 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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45 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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108 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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50 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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28 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg 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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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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39 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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181 in
Length, Overall
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147 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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64 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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41 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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6
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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58 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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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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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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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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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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31 in
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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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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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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49 in
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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41 in
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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37 in
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight 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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3,457 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,535 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
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 Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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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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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
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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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2015 Mazda Mazda5 is more reliable than the 2012 MINI Cooper according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2015 Mazda5 versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2012 Cooper.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is more fuel efficient than the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 with 31 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is cheaper than the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 with a $19,500 starting MSRP versus a $21,240 starting MSRP.
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