2010 Mazda 5 vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 5 (153 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 5 weights approximately 688 kg more than 2006 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 5 (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Aygo. 2010 Mazda 5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 5 | 2006 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1631 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |
