Mazda CX-5 2017 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-5 engine produces 5 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 62 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda CX-5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda CX-5 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Mazda CX-5 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Sportage 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: | 4.55 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda CX-5 is 7 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 491 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda CX-5 has 14 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. This could mean that the Mazda CX-5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Sportage is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia Sportage scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mazda CX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda CX-5, so Mazda CX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 600 | 23 600 | |
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