Kia Sportage 2016 vs Mazda CX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 18 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Mazda CX-5. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 56 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, 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. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2016 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Sportage 2016 1.6 engine Mazda CX-5 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda CX-5 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 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 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1620 litres | |
| Kia Sportage has 12 litres less trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. | |||
| 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): | 1`895 | 1`945 | |
| 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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