Mazda Mazda5 Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2008)

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2008 Mazda Mazda5 Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body	4dr Minivan

Wheelbase	108.3 in
Length	181.5 in
Width	69.1 in
Height	64.2 in
Curb Weight	3473 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	49.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.7 in
Total Legroom	106.6 in (over 3 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	44.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda5

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2008	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2007	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not enough leg room overall in the car. As a larger driver (6'3"), I need to push the drivers seat back. So the kid behind me has to get pushed back. Well the third row can't move back, so I've I'm driving, no one can sit in the third row driver's side and have any leg room. This is the worst for kids in full-size car seats, because the seats position their legs higher and forward of where a small adult's would be with no car seat. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The center seats are adequate for tall adults. Judicious positioning of the front and center seats should get you better results than a subcompact. The third-row rear seats are for kids only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The back seat is made for very small folks only. The middle row seat belts are placed somewhat far back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The six-chair setup of the 5 means that luggage space is limited, and some may find the "three rows of two" arrangement adds difficulty to monitoring children in the far rear seats. In order to carry significant cargo the seats need to be removed. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2007	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

2008 Mazda Mazda5 4-door Minivan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	Sport	Touring	Grand Touring

Standard Engine	2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4500	2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4500	2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4500
Standard Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manually-shiftable automatic	5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)	5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Standard Tires	205/50VR17 tires	205/50VR17 tires	205/50VR17 tires

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Mazda Mazda5

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Powertrain: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This van is quick off the line and accelerates smoothly after that, but passing on the highway takes a lot of gas and normally requires a second or two to kick into a lower gear. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Powertrain: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Onnly drove with auto box, very feeble. Manual tranny is likely better but not available when tested see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2007	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Much too slow, with a full load of 6 Passengers getting onto a freeway is difficult. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2007	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Engine does not like cold weather - hard to start when below 15 F. I thought fuel injection and computer control eliminated such balkiness in general. I guess not with Mazdas. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2008 Mazda Mazda5

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Tires: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The stock tires (205/50 R17) always look flat at the front. The tire size, recommended pressure, and front end weight just make them always look soft. Also, this size is more expensive in my region, but can be substituted with 215/50 R17 with no rubbing issues. see full Mazda Mazda5 review

2008 Mazda Mazda5 MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
4dr Minivan	Sport	17,995	16,849	650
4dr Minivan	Touring	20,760	19,427	650
4dr Minivan	Grand Touring	22,515	21,063	650

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