Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sportage Comparison

    Mazda CX-5

    Kia Sportage

    2024 Mazda
    CX-5
    vs
    2024 Kia
    Sportage
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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    7.7
    8.2
    0.0
    Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
    Based on the Kia Sportage SX HEV (FWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    56L - 58L
    386 to 476 km
    54L
    265 to 437 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $36,590 - $55,000
    $32,995 - $55,420
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Smart looks, plush cabin
    • Torquey turbo petrol
    • Keen driving dynamics
    Misses
    • G35 Turbo is too thirsty
    • On the smaller side of the class
    • Feeling a little dated in 2024
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Turbo'd performance, hybrid efficiency
    • Spacious, tech-heavy cabin
    • Australian-tuned ride and handling
    Misses
    • Can't match RAV4 for real-world economy
    • Price premium over diesel, pricey servicing
    • Limited to 300 units per month... for now

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Premium Paint (+$795)
    • Premium Paint (+$520)

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Soul Red Crystal metallic
    • Eternal Blue mica
    • Deep Crystal Blue mica
    • Jet Black mica
    • Rhodium White metallic
    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Zircon Sand metallic
    • Machine Grey metallic
    • Polymetal Grey metallic
    • Platinum Quartz metallic

    Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.

    Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:

    • Steel Grey
    • Gravity Grey
    • Fusion Black
    • Vesta Blue
    • Dawning Red
    • Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
    • Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)

    Premium paint costs an extra $520.

    All models have a black interior.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJTUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 24881598 - 1999
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L1.6L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 4, INLINE 4INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    115kW - 170kW115kW - 137kW
    Power RPM
    5000 - 60004000 - 6200
    Torque
    200Nm - 420Nm192Nm - 416Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 40001500 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.5 - 1310.5 - 16

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