For The 1.8-litre engine in the Mazda 5 returns a very decent 37.2mpg combined economy and is the cheapest model in the range. Equipment levels are good.

Against The 1.8-litre engine needs to be worked harder than sometimes feels comfortable to get the 5 up to speed, especially when it's loaded with a full complement of passengers.

Mazda 5 MPV

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Well-priced and attractive MPV that seats seven and still has some space left over for luggage. The 1.8 engine needs working hard and becomes unrefined when pushed.

Reader review rating

3.05
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Key facts

0–60mph
11.3 secs
Top speed
113 mph
Average mpg
37.7
Tank range
498 miles
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The sharp-suited Mazda 5 is one of the best-looking cars in its class and also one of the more practical thanks to seven seats and sliding rear side doors that make access so much easier in tight parking spots.

The seats are arranged with three pews in the middle row and two in the third that are big enough to cope with older children. A decent boot is easily expanded by folding the rear seats to leave a flat load floor.

Throughout the Mazda 5, build quality is good and all models are well equipped. There are two petrol and two turbodiesel engines and all return decent economy and class-competitive emissions. There's plenty of grip in corners and the 5 resists leaning too much on roundabouts. Only the 5's strangely bouncy high speed ride lets the side down for this stylish MPV.

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