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2006 Mazda Mazda5 Specs, Price, Performance, Engine, & Fuel Economy

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2006 Motor Trend COTY Finalist: 2006 Mazda Mazda5

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2006 Mazda5
Base price range	$17,995-$19,510
As-tested price	$21,510 (Touring)
Vehicle layout	Front engine, FWD, 6-passenger, 4-door wagon
Engine	2.3L/157-hp/148 lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Curb weight, f/r dist	3395 lb (56/44%)
Wheelbase	108.3 in
Length x width x height	181.5 x 69.1 x 64.2 in
0-60 mph	8.5 sec
Quarter mile	16.6 sec @ 84.6 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph	137 ft
Lateral acceleration	0.78 g avg
600-foot slalom	60.9 mph avg
MT figure eight	28.8 sec @ 0.58 g avg
EPA city/hwy fuel	economy 22/27 mpg
To sum up	The family car for $3-a-gallon America

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