The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13)
€ 31,600

€ 30,000

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD is 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
64.8
73.6
81.5
66.9
74.2
82.1
73.6 in
Width
74.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
64.8 in
Height
66.9 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 GDI
4134 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.4 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
171 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
24.18 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
31 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
572 mi
Range
457 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
572 mi
457 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
164.8 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
154.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1830 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft











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