Ford Freestar vs Mazda 5
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 Mazda 5
Overview
| Spec | Ford FreestarCargo | Mazda 5Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Cargo | Sport |
| Body style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford FreestarCargo | Mazda 5Sport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,700 (best) | $21,240 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford FreestarCargo | Mazda 5Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford FreestarCargo | Mazda 5Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp (best) | 157 hp |
| Torque | 263 lb-ft (best) | 163 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.2 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford FreestarCargo | Mazda 5Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 137.2 cu ft (best) | — |
| Payload | 1,800 lbs (best) | 1,228 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 3,457 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 120.8 in (best) | 108.3 in |
| Length | 201 in (best) | 180.5 in |
| Width | 76.4 in (best) | 68.9 in |
| Height | 68.8 in (best) | 63.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford FreestarCargo | Mazda 5Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Freestar | Mazda 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cargo $19,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sport $21,240 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SE $23,705 MSRP | Touring $22,370 MSRP |
| 3 | SEL $26,665 MSRP | Grand Touring $24,770 MSRP |
| 4 | Limited $29,575 MSRP | — |
Ford Freestar vs Mazda 5 FAQ
- Which is better: 2007 Ford Freestar or 2015 Mazda 5?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2007 Ford Freestar vs 2015 Mazda 5 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2007 Ford Freestar or 2015 Mazda 5?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 Ford Freestar starts lower at $19,700.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2007 Ford Freestar or 2015 Mazda 5?
- The 2007 Ford Freestar leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (19,700).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2007 Ford Freestar or 2015 Mazda 5?
- The 2015 Mazda 5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2007 Ford Freestar or 2015 Mazda 5?
- The 2007 Ford Freestar leads on horsepower in this comparison (201).
- Which has better seats: 2007 Ford Freestar or 2015 Mazda 5?
- The 2007 Ford Freestar leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2007 Ford Freestar or 2015 Mazda 5?
- The 2007 Ford Freestar leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).