Road Test

Mazda 5

Test date 13 September 2005  Price as tested £16,680

For  Good dynamics, practical sliding doors, flexible seating

Against Harsh ride, some cabin plastics look low quality

How much ?

  • Price as tested £16,680
  • Price as tested £16,625

How fast

  • 0-30mph 3 sec
  • 0-60mph 8.1 sec
  • 0-100mph 22.1 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  no data
  • 0-1000m  no data
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  no data
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  no data / no data
  • 50-70mph in 5th  no data
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  142 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  63 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  27.2 mpg
  • Test best/worst  33.9 / 14.9

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  34.5 / 25.7 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  198 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4505 mm
  • Width  1755 mm
  • Height  1665 mm
  • Wheelbase  2750 mm
  • Weight  1400 kg
  • Fuel tank  60.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls In Line , 1999 cc
  • Max power 143 bhp at 6000 rpm
  • Max torque 136 ft at 4500 rpm
  • Specific output 71.5bhp per litre bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 102bhp per tonne bhp per tonne
  • Installation F
  • Bore/stoke 87.5/83.1 mm
  • Compression ratio 10.8:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 5-speed Manual
  • 1st 4.17
  • 2nd 2.34
  • 3rd 1.52
  • 4th 1.14
  • 5th 0.87
  • 6th 0.69
  • Final drive 3.07

Suspension

  • Front MacPherson Independent struts
  • Rear Independent Multi-link

Steering

  • Type Rack and Pinion, Electro Hydraulic Power Assist
  • Lock to lock 2.90

Brakes

  • Front 300mm ventilated
  • Rear 302mm solid disks

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 6.5J x 17 in
  • Size rear 6.5J x 17 in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 205/50 R17
  • Tyres rear 205/50 R17

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