Mazda CX-7 2007 vs Kia Sorento 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda CX-7) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Sorento) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 392 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-7 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-7 engine produces 90 HP more power than Kia Sorento, but torque is 12 NM less than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-7 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda CX-7 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-7 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.72 m | |
| Mazda CX-7 is 9 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-7 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 486 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 1751 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda CX-7 has 31 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. This could mean that the Mazda CX-7 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 Kia Sorento (by 977 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-7 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Mazda CX-7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`301 | 2`460 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3800 | |
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