2014 Mazda MAZDA5 vs 2014 Nissan Quest

2014 Mazda MAZDA5

2014 Nissan Quest

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4-Door Wgn Automatic Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Grand Touring	22	28	$23,593	$24,670
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Sport	22	28	$20,219	$21,140
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Automatic Touring	22	28	$21,299	$22,270
Mazda5 4-Door Wgn Manual Sport	21	28	$19,263	$20,140

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4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Quest 4-Door LE	19	25	$39,697	$42,870
Quest 4-Door S	19	25	$24,710	$26,220
Quest 4-Door SL	19	25	$31,440	$33,750
Quest 4-Door SV	19	25	$27,923	$29,970

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,593

$39,697

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,670

$42,870

Monthly Payment Estimate

$411 / month

$715 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Mazda 5 offers the flexibility, space, and versatility of a minivan, but with the personality of a sporty small car, it's a lot more enjoyable for the commute.

The Nissan Quest may drive well, but its below-average seating and safety put it behind the rest of the minivan options on the road today.

TCC Likes

Responsive steering
Handles more like a hatch than a minivan
Excellent ride

Smooth ride
CVT is fairly responsive
It's boxy, but good-looking

TCC Dislikes

Short, flat front seats
Skimpy feature list
Bluetooth isn't standard

Less interior space than other minivans
Highway fuel economy lags a little
Confusing audio layout

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minivans 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.7

177.8

Third Leg Room (in)

30.5

40.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

41.6

Third Hip Room (in)

40.9

49.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

63.2

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

43.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

37.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

57.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

49.3

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

42.1

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

64.5

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.9

77.6

Track Width, Front (in)

60.2

67.7

Length, Overall (in)

180.5

200.8

Height, Overall (in)

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.8

67.7

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

118.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

44.4

63.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

86.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

63.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

108.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

86.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/50VR17

P235/55TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/50VR17

P235/55TR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3457

4553

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

163 @ 4000

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

157 @ 6000

260 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

24.7 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

28 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

22 (Est)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.62

2.37 - 0.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.46

4.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.93

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.40

1.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda5

Nissan Quest

Body Style

Wagon

Passenger Van

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5 (Est)

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