Kia Sportage 2010 vs Mazda CX-5 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 197 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 13 HP more power than Mazda CX-5, but torque is 13 NM less than Mazda CX-5. Despite the higher power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.2 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mazda CX-5 2012 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 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.67 m | |
| Kia Sportage is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 463 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1620 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sportage has 101 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.58 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.62 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`945 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda CX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Mazda CX-5, so Mazda CX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 8800 | |
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