The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)

€ 37,200
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
€ 31,800
 Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
€ 37,200
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 2.4 GDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
66.9
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
74.2
82.1
64.8
Blueprint Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
73.6
81.5
74.2 in
Width
73.6 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
66.9 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
106.3
184.4
Blueprint Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
108.3
184.1
184.4 in
Length
184.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.1 %
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)

General

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
XM
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
256 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI

Performance

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI

▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
420 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
420 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
193.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft