2010 Mazda 3 vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 3 and 2010 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 5 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 3 | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 3 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1363 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
