The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 31,600

€ 35,600

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD is 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
KIA Sorento 2.4
64.8
73.6
81.5
69.1
74.2
82.1
73.6 in
Width
74.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
64.8 in
Height
69.1 in
108.3
185
106.3
184.4
185 in
Length
184.4 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
KIA Sorento 2.4
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.52 %

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

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

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

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
24.18 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
31 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
572 mi
Range
565 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
572 mi
565 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
166.7 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
154.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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