2012 Mazda 2 vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2012 Mazda 2 and 2012 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 5 (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 2. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Mazda 2. 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, 2012 Mazda 2 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda 2 | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 2 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1475 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2489 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
