Comparison - Mazda CX-8 XD L Package 2018 - vs - Nissan Xterra SUV 2015

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Model: 
Average Price: 
37,260
Converted from Japanese Yen
Updated: 
30 Sep 2017
27,796
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2015
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
5-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Brilliant Silver
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Cayenne Red
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Glacier White
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Lava Red
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Metallic Blue
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Night Armor
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SolarFlare Yellow (Late Availability)
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Super Black
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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 City USA: 
15.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
20.00mpg
Engine type: 
Diesel
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.20L
4.00L
Torque: 
331ft-lbs
281ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
187hp
261hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.30Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
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: 
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Destination Download*

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
192.90in
178.70in
Width: 
72.40in
72.80in
Height: 
68.10in
74.90in
Ground Clearance: 
9.50in
Front Track: 
61.80in
Rear Track: 
61.80in
Wheel Base: 
106.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.90
Rear Head Room: 
39.30
Front Leg Room: 
42.40in
Rear leg room: 
34.40in
Front Hip Room: 
55.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
46.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
65.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
36.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
33.20degrees
Angle of Departure: 
29.40degrees
Curb Weight: 
4425.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
no
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
power steering
Remote keyless power door locks

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket front seats
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Cloth
Fold flat passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front independent suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Front and rear stabilizer bar

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
no
More Comfort Features: 
Air conditioning
Leather steering wheel
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Mast antenna
Rockford Fosgate premium brand stereo system
Rockford Fosgate premium brand speakers
9 total speakers
300 watts stereo output
Speed sensitive volume control
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
1 subwoofer(s)
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Radio data system
USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Intermittent rear wiper
Roof rack
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
16 x 7.0 in
Wheels more: 
All terrain tires
Underbody mounted spare tire
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
75
Diameter: 
R16

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
no
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
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: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Rear height adjustable headrests

Options

Packages: 
Nevada Tow Package
Leather Package
Exterior Options: 
Special Paint- SolarFlare Yellow (Late Availability)
Interior Options: 
Retractable Cargo Cover
Adjustable Cargo Organizer
PRO-4X Floor Mats (3-Piece)

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Gray, cloth
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