Lexus RX 2009 vs Mazda CX-5 2012
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus RX is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mazda CX-5 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus RX is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda CX-5 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mazda CX-5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.5 | 2.0 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 - 277 HP | 150 - 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 317 - 346 NM | 210 - 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 - 8 seconds | 7.9 - 10.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 - 10.6 | 4.6 - 7.3 | |
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Lexus RX petrol engines consumes on average 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda CX-5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 22 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 59 litres less trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda CX-5, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`475 | ~ 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 8800 | |
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