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| MPG - City | 15 MPG | 23 - 25 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 MPG | 29 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 187 - 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,601 - 9,096 lbs | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 197.1 in | 185.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.0 - 78.7 in | 75.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in |
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 than in the Mazda CX-50.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Lexus GX 550 and the Mazda CX-50.
Convenience
The Mazda CX-50 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus GX 550, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Lexus GX 550 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-50, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Lexus GX 550 is much wider than the Mazda CX-50, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Lexus GX 550, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mazda CX-50.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-50 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus GX 550 greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-50.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-50.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lexus GX 550 and the Mazda CX-50.
With the Lexus GX 550, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-50.