Kia Sorento 2009 vs Mazda CX-7 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 436 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento engine produces 24 HP more power than Mazda CX-7, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Mazda CX-7. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda CX-7 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-7, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sorento consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-7. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 69 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Sorento engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.65 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-7, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 258 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 774 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.88 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.52 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-7, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Sorento scores higher in safety tests, but Mazda CX-7 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 6400 | |
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