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2026 Lexus NX vs 2026 Mazda CX-5

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 40 MPG vs 26 MPG combined — Lexus NX is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2050 vs $2600 — Lexus NX saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Lexus NX 2026 Mazda CX-5
Year20262026
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel TypePremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel Drive4-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)Automatic (S6)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.52.5
City MPG4224
Highway MPG3830
Combined MPG4026
Annual Fuel Cost$2050$2600
CO₂ (g/mile)220.0339.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score7/105/10
EPA GHG Score7/105/10
🚗 2026 Lexus NX

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 40 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Mazda CX-5

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 26 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

Full Mazda CX-5 Profile →