Kia Sportage 2016 vs Mazda CX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 90 HP more power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 143 NM more than Mazda CX-5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 3.9 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 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 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. 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 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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 Mazda CX-5 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: | 4.48 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 | 403 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 466 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 | 1`985 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 400 | 15 000 | |
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