Mazda CX-9 2012 vs Kia Sorento 2014
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mazda CX-9 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Kia Sorento has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 3.7 (petrol) | 2.0 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Kia Sorento is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 273 - 277 HP | 185 - 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 367 NM | 240 - 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.2 - 10.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 5.7 - 10.5 | |
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Mazda CX-9 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia Sorento. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 203 mm (8 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda CX-9 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
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Mazda CX-9 is larger. Mazda CX-9 is 32 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-9 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 487 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2852 litres | 1662 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda CX-9 has 118 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. This could mean that the Mazda CX-9 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-9 (by 1190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`712 | ~ 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 14 800 | |
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