Review and specifications
2012 Mazda 5
An underappreciated gem, the Mazda5 has a wide range of attributes, unmatched by any other vehicle on the market. Sliding side doors and seats for six make it an alternative for larger and more-expensive minivans and SUVs. Lots of windows provide a good view out and the tidy footprint aids maneuverability and parking. Nimble and agile handling means it doesn't sacrifice being fun-to-drive either. Further, antilock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control are standard. Still, there are some downsides. The four-cylinder engine can be overtaxed on hills, or with a full load. Higher noise levels can make it feel less substantial than some larger alternatives. Unlike larger minivans or three-row SUVs; you can't fit six adults and luggage in the Mazda5. If you want cargo space, you're limited to carrying four people.
- Market value
- $4,700
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 6
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- minivan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 5-speed
- Category
- Minivans 3-row
- Generation began
- 2012
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,700
- Retail value range
- $4,550 - $5,325
- Original MSRP range
- $19,625 - $24,025
- Trade-in range
- $1,780 - $2,470
Ratings
- Road test score
- 83/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 75%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 21 MPG
- EPA highway
- 28 MPG
- EPA combined
- 24 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 34 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,675
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 139 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 181 in
- Width
- 69 in
- Height
- 64 in
- Wheelbase
- 108 in
- Weight
- 3,495 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,020 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Cargo volume
- 39 cu ft
- Luggage
- 0+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 2/5
- Value
- 4/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Mazda
Most Mazdas are affordable, fun to drive, and look good inside and out. Many of its crossovers, SUVs, and sedans have earned Consumer Reports’ recommendations and above-average reliability ratings. Used Mazdas are usually a good option for an affordable pre-owned car. Mazda’s two- and three-row SUVs, identified by CX in the name, are consistently near the top of our ratings. Some Mazdas are available as plug-in hybrids that are capable of useful amounts of electric-only driving range. Most Mazdas achieve solid, but not exceptional fuel economy. Though sports cars are less popular now than decades before, Mazda still sells the MX-5 Miata, one of the best of the few remaining enthusiast cars.
Vehicle ID: 2613 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025
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