The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD (09 - 12)
€ 31,800

€ 31,000

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 2.4.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
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
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 2.4
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
KIA Sorento 2.4
ER
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
256 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
280 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
KIA Sorento 2.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.4
▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
15.24 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
23 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
29 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
420 mi
Range
572 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
420 mi
572 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
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).
164.8 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
193.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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