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

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mazda Mazda5 specs.

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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manually-shiftable automatic5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires205/50VR17 tires205/50VR17 tires205/50VR17 tires

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

2008 Mazda Mazda5 Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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