The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
€ 37,900

€ 31,800

€ 37,900
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 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
69.1
74.2
82.1
64.8
73.6
81.5
74.2 in
Width
73.6 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
69.1 in
Height
64.8 in
106.3
184.4
108.3
184.1
184.4 in
Length
184.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.11 %

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

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed automatic 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
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 hp
256 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
322 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 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
21.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.42 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
32 mpg
combined
23 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
32 mpg
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
highway
29 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
672 mi
Range
420 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
672 mi
420 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Environmental Impact
152.2 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
152.2 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 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
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft











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