Lexus NX vs Mazda 6e

The Lexus NX starts from $59,900 before on-road costs, while the Mazda 6e opens at $49,990. That makes the Mazda 6e the more affordable entry point by $9,910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $65,890 and $54,989 respectively.

The Mazda 6e qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Lexus NX, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Lexus NX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Mazda 6e gets a 26.5-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus NX stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mazda 6e. The Mazda 6e counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Lexus NX uses a Petrol producing 152kW and 243Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Mazda 6e responds with a Electric making 190kW and 290Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels.

The Mazda 6e has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 152kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 190mm shorter than the Mazda 6e at 4,850mm (2,902mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda 6e generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 363L in the Mazda 6e, giving the Lexus NX a 157L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus NX leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 150kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda 6e). The Mazda 6e has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus NX)—.