
2021 Lexus NX v Mazda CX-5 comparison
Real Japanese luxury meets aspirational Japanese luxury, in the mid-sized SUV space. The differences aren't actually so stark.
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Type | ||
TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
Size (cc) | ||
1998 - 2488 | 2393 - 2487 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
Cylinders | ||
4 | 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
115kW - 170kW | 152kW - 227kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5000 - 6000 | 6000 - 6600 | |
Torque | ||
200Nm - 420Nm | 243Nm - 430Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
2000 - 4000 | 1700 - 4000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
91.2 - 100 | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
- | - |