Comparison - Mazda CX-8 ASAKI 2019 - vs - Lexus RX 450h Base 2015

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
64,990
AUD
Updated: 
22 Feb 2019
48,522
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2015
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
19.70gals
17.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
DEEP CRYSTAL BLUE MICA
#2B3147
SOUL RED CRYSTAL METALLIC
#A00429
TITANIUM FLASH MICA
#4C3A2A
JET BLACK MICA
#181818
MACHINE GREY METALLIC
#373743
SONIC SILVER METALLIC
#A7B0B5
SNOWFLAKE WHITE PEARL MICA
#FFFFFF
Color: 
Claret Mica
#812328
Deep Sea Mica
#373B56
Fire Agate Pearl
#503D39
Nebula Gray Pearl
#4F5052
Obsidian
#090909
Satin Cashmere Metallic
#B4AD9D
Silver Lining Metallic
#BBBDBA
Starfire Pearl
#F6F5EF
Stargazer Black
#353535

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Need a big Mazda SUV, but don't want petrol? The brand now has the answer - it's called the CX-8. Paul Maric checks it out.

Pros
Excellent fuel efficiency
Stacks of standard features, especially in top-specification Asaki model
Plenty of room inside for a growing family

Cons
Diesel engine can run out of breath when overtaking
Quality of 360-degree camera is very poor
Three year warranty with no roadside assistance starting to fall behind the pack

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Diesel
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Urban/Extra Urban/Combined(L/100km) - 6.9/5.5/6
Fuel Economy City USA: 
30.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
28.00mpg
Engine type: 
Diesel
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
24
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.20L
3.50L
Torque: 
331ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
234ft-lbs
at 4 800rpm
Horsepower: 
187hp
at 4 500rpm
295hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.00Feet
38.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Electric power assist Steering type
Auxiliary 12 volt power outlets 2 (including cargo area)
12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
Roadside Assistance
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Retained accessory power

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
192.90in
187.80in
Width: 
72.40in
74.20in
Height: 
67.90in
66.70in
Ground Clearance: 
8.00in
6.90in
Front Track: 
62.80in
64.20in
Rear Track: 
62.90in
63.80in
Wheel Base: 
115.30in
107.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.10
Rear Head Room: 
37.70
Front Leg Room: 
43.10in
Rear leg room: 
36.80in
Front Hip Room: 
55.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
54.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
80.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
40.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
28.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
4314.00lbs
4652.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Instrument panel light dimmer
Low fuel warning light
Active Driving Display
Critical function warning lights/chimes
Driver's left footrest
Low fuel level warning

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
power steering
Heated mirrors
Remote window operation
4 one-touch power windows
Power mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket front seats
Floor covering
Gear shift knob Leather
Heated seats Front and second row
Passenger assist grips
Seats (front) with: adjustable head restraints Driver & passenger
Seats (front) with: lumbar adjustment Driver
Seats (front) with: power adjustment 10-way with 2-position memory (driver), 6-way (passenger)
Seats (front) with: rake and slide adjustment
8 -way power passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Cloth
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar suppor
8 -way power driver seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Seats (second row) with: adjustable head restraints
Seats (second row) with: centre fold down armrest
Seats (second row) with: split fold backrest 60/40
Split-folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding with storage center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut front suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link
Double wishbone rear suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Air-conditioning Three zone climate control with rear control and vents (second row)
Rear door window sunshade
Vanity mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Front and rear reading lights
Simulated alloy trim on dash
Cargo area light
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Rear floor mats
Alloy and leather trim on shift knob
Wood trim on doors
Wood trim on center console
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenge

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Audio System Premium Bose 273 watt amplifier and 10 speakers
Auxiliary-audio input jack (3.5mm mini-stereo)
Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio capability
Infotainment screen 7-inch colour touch
Multi-function commander control
USB-audio input port 2, MP3, WMA, AAC, iPod compatible
USB connection
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Radio data system
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
Diversity antenna
12 total speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Tail-lamps
Headlamps Adaptive LED (ALH) with auto on/off function
Variable intermittent wipers
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 x 7.0
18 x 7.5
Wheels more: 
Steel spare wheel
Underbody mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
Front ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid disc brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind Spot Monitoring
Driver Attention Alert
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Forward Obstruction Warning
High mount stop lamp
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA)
Intrusion-minimising brake pedal
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
Left-hand-side convex (wide angle) exterior mirror
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Seat-belt warning
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Whiplash-minimising front seats
Intuitive Parking Assist
Pre-Collision System w/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
Glass Breakage Sensor
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Emergency braking preparation
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners
Rear center 3-point belt

Options

Packages: 
Comfort Package
Sport Appearance Package
DVD Premium Audio for Navigation
Luxury Package w/Bamboo Interior
Dual-Screen Rear Seat Entertainment System w/Wireless Headphones
Premium Package w/Blind Spot Monitor System
Premium Package w/Bamboo Interior and Blind Spot Monitor System
Premium Package w/Bamboo Interior
Navigation System w/Voice Command
Preferred Accessory Package
Luxury Package
Mark Levinson Audio
Towing Prep Package
Premium Package
Exterior Options: 
19" Aluminum Alloy Wheels w/All-Season Tires
Door Edge Guards
Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlamps
Roof Rack Cross Bars
LED Headlamps
Alloy Wheel Locks
Paint Protection Film
Tow Hitch w/Ball Mount
Interior Options: 
Heads Up Display
Accessory Connector
Cargo Net - Envelope
Cargo Mat
Cargo Net - Spider
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Ashtray Cup
Wood and Leather-trimmed Steering Wheel and Shift Knob

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leather
#272727
Light Gray, cloth
#B7BCCD
Light Gray, leather
#989891
Parchment, leather
#D1CBBE
Saddle Tan, leather
#874A30