Chrysler Town and Country vs Mazda 5

The Mazda 5 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 20 mpg for the Chrysler Town and Country, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $550 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Mazda 5 leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2016

Chrysler Town and Country

Minivan - 2WD · 4 configurations

20mpg combined (best)
All Chrysler Town and Country specs

2015–2015

Mazda 5

Minivan - 2WD · 1 configurations

24mpg combined (best)
All Mazda 5 specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricChrysler Town and CountryMazda 5
Best combined MPG20 mpg24 mpg
Best city MPG17 mpg21 mpg
Best highway MPG25 mpg28 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$3,100$2,550
Lowest CO2 output445 g/mi370 g/mi
Engines offeredFFV, 3.62.5
TransmissionsAutomatic 6-spdAutomatic (S5)
DrivetrainsFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesGasoline or E85, RegularRegular
EPA classMinivan - 2WDMinivan - 2WD
Years covered2015–20162015–2015
Configurations on record41

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Town and Country vs 5: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Chrysler Town and Country or the Mazda 5?

The Mazda 5 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 20 mpg for the Chrysler Town and Country, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $550 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Mazda 5 runs about $2,550 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,100 for the Chrysler Town and Country — a difference of roughly $550 per year.

What engines do the Town and Country and 5 offer?

Chrysler Town and Country: FFV, 3.6. Mazda 5: 2.5.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Chrysler Town and Country and the Mazda 5 as Minivan - 2WD, so they compete directly.

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