2021 Mazda CX-5 vs 2021 Lexus NX
Overview | |
MSRP$25,370 | MSRP$37,610 |
Listings247 | Listings56 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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. | |
2021 Lexus NX Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space30.9 cu ft | Cargo Space17.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3552 lbs | Curb Weight3940 lbs |
Height66.2 in | Height64.8 in |
Length179.1 in | Length182.3 in |
Width83.3 in | Width83.9 in |
Wheelbase106.2 in | Wheelbase104.7 in |
Maximum Payload1023 lbs | Maximum Payload895 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,370 | $37,610 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | 235 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | 235 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 30.9 cu ft | 17.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3552 lbs | 3940 lbs |
Height | 66.2 in | 64.8 in |
Length | 179.1 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 83.3 in | 83.9 in |
Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1023 lbs | 895 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 2000 lbs |

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