2020 Lexus RX vs 2021 Mazda CX-5
Overview | |
MSRP$44,150 | MSRP$25,370 |
Listings21 | Listings199 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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2020 Lexus RX Reviews SummaryThe Lexus RX was the original luxury lifestyle crossover. The 2020 Lexus RX comes in two-row and three-row varieties. The three-row version is given the Lexus RX-L moniker. They both deliver on the key points that make the RX a solid choice for buyers shopping in the midsize luxury SUV segment. | |
2021 Mazda CX-5 Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a competitive compact SUV for buyers looking to satisfy the needs of the typical family. For the 2021 model year, Mazda has enhanced the model’s tech and discontinued the unpopular diesel engine. There’s also a new Kuro Edition for Canadian buyers to choose from. Despite the changes, the highlights and quibbles about the SUV are mostly unchanged from the 2020 model year. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.4 cu ft | Cargo Space30.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4222 lbs | Curb Weight3552 lbs |
Height67.7 in | Height66.2 in |
Length192.5 in | Length179.1 in |
Width74.6 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase106.2 in |
Maximum Payload920 lbs | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $44,150 | $25,370 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Lexus RX was the original luxury lifestyle crossover. The 2020 Lexus RX comes in two-row and three-row varieties. The three-row version is given the Lexus RX-L moniker. They both deliver on the key points that make the RX a solid choice for buyers shopping in the midsize luxury SUV segment. | The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a competitive compact SUV for buyers looking to satisfy the needs of the typical family. For the 2021 model year, Mazda has enhanced the model’s tech and discontinued the unpopular diesel engine. There’s also a new Kuro Edition for Canadian buyers to choose from. Despite the changes, the highlights and quibbles about the SUV are mostly unchanged from the 2020 model year. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 295 hp V6 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6300 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 295 hp V6 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6300 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.4 cu ft | 30.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4222 lbs | 3552 lbs |
Height | 67.7 in | 66.2 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 179.1 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 920 lbs | 1023 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 2000 lbs |

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