Mazda CX-5 2017 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-5 engine produces 10 HP less power than Kia Sportage, but torque is 20 NM more than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda CX-5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda CX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 506 litres | 466 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1428 litres | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage capacity. Mazda CX-5 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 192 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Mazda CX-5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`143 | 2`250 | |
| 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 (€): | 24 400 | 22 400 | |
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