The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD (09 - 12) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13)
€ 31,000

€ 31,600

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Sorento 2.4 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD.
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
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
185
184.4 in
Length
185 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.59 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
XM
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
171 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
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22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.69 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
36 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
572 mi
Range
572 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
572 mi
572 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
154.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
164.8 kWh
154.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft











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