Kia Carens III (RP) or Mazda 5 CW?

2013–2019 vs 2010–2015 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Carens III (RP) 4,525 mm, 5 CW 4,585 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Carens III (RP) 492 l, 5 CW 426 l.
Lowest consumption: Carens III (RP) 4.6 l/100 km, 5 CW 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Carens III (RP) 85–122 kW, 5 CW 85–115 kW.
Standard equipment: Carens III (RP) 32 items (LX), 5 CW 29 items (Prime-Line).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Carens III (RP)2013–2019 · 8 engines · LX, EX, GT Line, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 5 CW2010–2015 · 6 engines · Prime-Line, Center-Line, Sports-Line, KenkoSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Carens III (RP)2013–2019no listings	Mazda 5 CW2010–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,525 mm	Length4,585 mm
Width	Width1,805 mm	Width1,750 mm
Height	Height1,610 mm	Height1,613 mm–1,615 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,750 mm	Wheelbase2,750 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume492 l	Trunk volume112 l–426 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,445 kg–1,590 kg	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,595 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2019	Production years2010–2015
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines6
Power	Power85–122 kW (116–166 hp)	Power85–115 kW (116–156 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.7 CRDi 141	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.6 MZ-CD 115
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 2.0 GDI	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 2.5
Top speed	Top speed203 km/h	Top speed195 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Prime-Line
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · LX	Items in the base trim29 · Prime-Line
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · EX	Items in the top trim42 · Sports-Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 7
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats—	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carens III (RP) or Mazda 5 CW?

Length: Mazda 5 CW 4,585 mm, Kia Carens III (RP) 4,525 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,750 vs 2,750 mm. Boot: 426 vs 492 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carens III (RP) or Mazda 5 CW?

The most frugal Kia Carens III (RP) uses 4.6 l/100 km (1.7 CRDi 141); the most frugal Mazda 5 CW 5.2 l/100 km (1.6 MZ-CD 115).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carens III (RP) or Mazda 5 CW?

The strongest Kia Carens III (RP) makes 122 kW (166 hp) (2.0 GDI AT); the strongest Mazda 5 CW 115 kW (156 hp) (2.5).

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