Mazda CX-7 2010 vs Kia Sorento 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-7 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-7 engine produces 64 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-7 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 8.8 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-7 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-7 could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Sorento engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda CX-7 2010 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. Kia Sorento 2012 2.3 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Kia Sorento 2012 2.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mazda CX-7 is smaller. Mazda CX-7 and Kia Sorento are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. Mazda CX-7 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-7 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Mazda CX-7 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`289 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 11 000 | |
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