2012 Mazda 5 2 vs. 2012 Mazda 5 1.6 CD Diesel
To start off, both 2012 Mazda 5 2 and 2012 Mazda 5 1.6 CD Diesel were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 5 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 5 2 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5 1.6 CD Diesel. (113 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 5 2 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5 1.6 CD Diesel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 1.6 CD Diesel weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 Mazda 5 2.
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 5 1.6 CD Diesel (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5 2. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 5 1.6 CD Diesel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda 5 2 | 2012 Mazda 5 1.6 CD Diesel | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 5 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 13.7 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 | 1485 kg | 1490 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 |
