Kia Sportage 2016 vs Mazda CX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 237 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 11 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Mazda CX-5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.3 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage is 8 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 869 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sportage has 366 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. The Mazda CX-5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 82 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-5, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda CX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda CX-5, so Mazda CX-5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 13 000 | |
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