Mazda CX-5 2018 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-5 engine produces 15 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.9 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-5 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 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 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 491 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | no data | |
| Mazda CX-5 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| 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`020 | 2`050 | |
| 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 (€): | 27 000 | 23 800 | |
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