The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (17 - 18) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
€ 35,800

€ 31,800

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
66.3
74.4
84.3
64.8
73.6
81.5
74.4 in
Width
73.6 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
66.3 in
Height
64.8 in
109.4
189
108.3
184.1
189 in
Length
184.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
4052 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
3.7 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
UM
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
256 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20.57 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
42 mpg
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
47 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
788 mi
Range
420 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
788 mi
420 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
193.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
115.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1482 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft











49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft