Mazda CX-80 vs Lexus NX

The Mazda CX-80 starts from $64,490 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $59,900. That makes the Lexus NX the more affordable entry point by $4,590.

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 $70,939 and $65,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus NX by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

Both the Mazda CX-80 and Lexus NX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Mazda CX-80 and 91% for the Lexus NX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Mazda CX-80 and 8 in the Lexus NX.

The Mazda CX-80 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Lexus NX gets a 14-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus NX counters with wireless charging and ambient lighting that the Mazda CX-80 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mazda CX-80 uses a Petrol producing 209kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Lexus NX responds with a Petrol making 152kW and 243Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Mazda CX-80 has the clear power advantage at 209kW vs 152kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-80 measures 4,990mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 330mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 550L in the Mazda CX-80 and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Mazda CX-80 a 30L advantage. The Mazda CX-80 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-80 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,650kg. That 350kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,024/year for the Mazda CX-80 and $1,739/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Lexus NX.

Estimated annual total: $2,024 (Mazda CX-80) vs $1,739 (Lexus NX). The Lexus NX saves you roughly $285 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-80) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX). The Mazda CX-80 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus NX).