Kia Sorento vs Mazda CX-9 Comparison

    Kia Sorento

    Mazda CX-9

    2024 Kia
    Sorento
    vs
    2024 Mazda
    CX-9
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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    8.1
    8.2
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    Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
    Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    67L
    107 to 650 km
    72L - 74L
    605 to 651 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    7 year - 8 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $47,650 - $81,080
    $47,600 - $74,400
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Meaningful tech updates
    • Urban efficiency, refinement
    • No compromise to interior packaging
    Misses
    • Limited supply, GT-Line is pricey
    • Not particularly thrifty on the freeway
    • Pricey servicing, short intervals
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lots of metal for the money
    • Punchy 2.5T still goes hard
    • Comfortable and refined
    Misses
    • Piddly old infotainment display
    • No 360 camera or front sensors
    • No third-row air vents

    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 (+$695)
    • Metallic Paint (+$695)
    • Metallic Paint Special (+$695)

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Kia Sorento is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Clear White
    • Silky Silver
    • Steel Grey
    • Mineral Blue
    • Gravity Blue
    • Aurora Black
    • Snow White Pearl
    • Volcanic Sand Brown
    • Cityscape Green

    All colours apart from Clear White cost an additional $695.

    For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:

    • Machine Grey metallic*
    • Polymetal Grey metallic*
    • Soul Red Crystal metallic*
    • Snowflake White Pearl mica
    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Titanium Flash mica
    • Deep Crystal Blue mica
    • Jet Black mica

    *Premium finishes cost $495

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1598 - 34702488
    Size (L)
    2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L2.5L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 2416
    Power
    132kW - 200kW170kW
    Power RPM
    3800 - 63005000
    Torque
    265Nm - 440Nm420Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 50002000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.5 - 1610.5

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