2011 Mazda 5 1.8 TS vs. 2011 Mazda 5 2.5 Grand Touring
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 5 1.8 TS and 2011 Mazda 5 2.5 Grand Touring were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 5 2.5 Grand Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 5 2.5 Grand Touring (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 5 1.8 TS. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 5 2.5 Grand Touring should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 5 1.8 TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 5 2.5 Grand Touring weights approximately 98 kg more than 2011 Mazda 5 1.8 TS. 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, 2011 Mazda 5 2.5 Grand Touring (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 5 1.8 TS. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 5 2.5 Grand Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 5 1.8 TS. 2011 Mazda 5 2.5 Grand Touring has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda 5 1.8 TS has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda 5 1.8 TS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 5 2.5 Grand Touring will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 5 1.8 TS | 2011 Mazda 5 2.5 Grand Touring | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 5 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1568 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4585 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1615 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
