Compare 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 vs 2009 Scion xB

2010 Mazda MAZDA5
2009 Scion xB
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4-Door Wgn Automatic Grand Touring
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Grand Touring N/A N/A $21,755 $23,240
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Sport N/A N/A $18,427 $19,670
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Touring N/A N/A $20,119 $21,485
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Manual Sport N/A N/A $17,344 $18,510
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5-Door Wgn Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
xB 5-Door Wgn Automatic 22 28 $15,865 $16,700
xB 5-Door Wgn Manual 22 28 $14,962 $15,750

Pricing

Invoice Price
$21,755
$15,865

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$23,240
$16,700

Monthly Payment Estimate
$387 / month
$278 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
7.0
7.6

TCC’s Bottom Line
For families looking for fuel-efficient, maneuverable, and roomy transportation—with a fun-to-drive feel—the 2010 Mazda5 is your best and only choice. The 2009 Scion xB has polarizing looks, a no-haggle dealer experience, and a long safety features list. It provides good value for those on a budget.

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Fuel Economy

City
Coming Soon 22 mpg

Highway
Coming Soon 28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
2WD Minivan Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)
37.1 -

Front Hip Room (in)
52.9 52.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.7 100.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)
49.2 -

Second Leg Room (in)
35.2 38.0

Front Head Room (in)
38.9 40.0

Second Hip Room (in)
58.3 46.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.5 55.8

Passenger Capacity
6 5

Third Leg Room (in)
30.7 -

Second Head Room (in)
39.2 41.2

Third Hip Room (in)
40.9 -

Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.6 54.7

Front Leg Room (in)
40.7 40.7

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)
181.5 167.3

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -

Height, Overall (in)
64.2 64.7

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)
59.6 59.8

Wheelbase (in)
108.3 102.4

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.0 69.3

Track Width, Front (in)
60.2 60.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.5 5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
- TBD - -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
44.4 -

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
70.9 -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - -

Trunk Volume (ft³)
- 21.7

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 1.0 10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 0.4 11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type
Pwr Power

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.9 14.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9 2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2 16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.8 34.8

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P205/50VR17 P205/55R16

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P205/50VR17 P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size
T125/70D16 Compact

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3479 3086

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x 4 Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.4 6.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
356 - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110 - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 4500 162 @ 4000

Engine Order Code
NA NA

Displacement
2.3L/138 2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
153 @ 6500 158 @ 6000

Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4

Fuel System
MPFI SFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 28

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 22

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 24

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.29 1.41

Trans Type
5 4

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 NA

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.41 3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.93 2.20

Trans Order Code
NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.86 2.74

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.93 1.02

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.62 3.94

Summary

Vehicle Name
Mazda Mazda5 Scion xB

Body Style
5 Door Wagon 4 Door Wagon

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - NA

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 1.04

Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
E-type Multi-link NA

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 7

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