2011 Mazda 5 vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda 5 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 5 (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 5 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2012 Nissan Cube. 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 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 5 | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 5 | Cube |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4585 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1615 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
