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2024 Mazda CX-5 vs 2024 Nissan X-Trail Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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Nissan X-Trail
2024 Mazda
CX-5
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2024 Nissan
X-Trail
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Nissan X-Trail N-TREK (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
55L
336 to 429 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,590 - $55,000
$38,300 - $59,540
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gutsy turbo engine
- Plush interior
- Cheaper than key rivals
Misses
- Very thirsty
- Steep servicing costs
- Gearbox a bit lacklustre
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, well-appointed cabin
- Long warranty
- Surprisingly peppy powertrain
Misses
- Ride comfort could be better
- Not the most exciting option
- Short servicing intervals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$795)
- Premium Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
The 2024 Nissan X-Trail is offered in a range of colour options:x
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Gun Metallic
- Caspian Blue
- Diamond Black
- Scarlet Ember
The ST-L adds the option of the following colours:
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Ceramic Grey
The Ti adds the option of the following colours:
- Ceramic grey two-tone with black roof
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
The Ti-L e-Power adds:
- Champagne Silver two-tone
Metallic Paint costs $700 for all models while the option of two-tone paint for the Ti and Ti-L cost $1200.
Comparison
Reviews
7.8
2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
The turbocharged engine in the CX-5 Akera brings a bit more life to Mazda's popular mid-size SUV, but it probably isn't the best choice.
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Max Davies
8
2025 Nissan X-Trail N-Trek FWD review
The Nissan X-Trail is an unpretentious entry in the bustling mid-sized SUV segment, and is worthy of consideration.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 1497 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 135kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 244Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 2400 - 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 13 | 9.6 - 14 | |
