Nissan Juke vs Mazda CX-5
What's the difference?

Nissan Juke

$22,990 - $36,485

2024 price

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Mazda CX-5

$37,240 - $56,150

2026 price

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Summary

2024 Nissan Juke

2026 Mazda CX-5

By Tom White

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.0L

Inline 4, 2.5L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

5.8L/100km (combined)

7.4L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Funky looks
Decent interior space and boot
Full safety equipment

Comfortable, dynamic drive
Practical family interior
Strong safety package

Dislikes

Frustrating dual clutch auto
Missing a few tech items rivals get
Could do with a hybrid version

No hybrid option
Engine can feel sluggish
No rear charging ports

2024 Nissan Juke Summary

The Nissan Juke was meant to herald a new era for Nissan in Australia.

It was the first in a slew of new-generation SUVs and has now been joined by the Qashqai, X-Trail, and Pathfinder as part of a new-look Nissan.

Unlike those others, though, the Juke hasn’t quite resonated with buyers. Since arriving to what Nissan probably expected to be fanfare back in 2020, the new Juke has since sunk to the bottom of its compact SUV segment, outselling only a handful of other models.

So, what went wrong? Is the quirky styling of the Juke too much? Are there too many appealing choices in the compact SUV space? Alternatively, could the Juke be an underrated gem worth checking out?

I find myself in an upper mid-spec ST-L to find out.

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2026 Mazda CX-5 Summary

The new-generation Mazda CX-5 is here, promising to be bigger, better and bolder, with fresh styling, sharper handling and more technology. But in a market where hybrid power is becoming increasingly hard to ignore, has Mazda left the CX-5 at a disadvantage? I’ve spent a week with the Evolve grade to find out for you.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Nissan Juke 2026 Mazda CX-5

Verdict

The Juke is a fun little car. It looks cool, it packs most of the important features and safety equipment, but while it can be fun to drive, it’s also a little clunky around town.

It’s so frustrating, because there is a great car in there somewhere, and it would take only small tweaks and enhancements to bring it out.

Verdict

The Mazda CX-5 Evolve kicks some goals and with its comfortable on-road handling, robust safety equipment and practical interior, it’s still a solid choice for families looking for a mid-sized SUV. The only thing it’s missing is a hybrid powertrain, which would make this already well-rounded package even more compelling.

Nissan Juke vs Mazda CX-5 What's the difference?

Summary

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Verdict

Verdict

Nissan Juke vs Mazda CX-5
What's the difference?