The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13)
€ 37,200
€ 37,900
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
66.9
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
66.9 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 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5073 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.6 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
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 Turbo
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 Turbo
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 Turbo
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.63 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
15.63 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
28 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
447 mi
Range
412 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
412 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
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).
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).
197 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
197 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
