The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (09 - 12)
€ 31,800

€ 31,800

€ 31,800
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 Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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
184.1
106.3
184.4
184.1 in
Length
184.4 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.39 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
ER
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.3 DISI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 hp
194 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
311 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
311 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
29 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
420 mi
Range
765 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
765 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
133.7 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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