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Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Kia Sportage
Mazda CX-5
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2024 Kia
Sportage
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2024 Mazda
CX-5
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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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8.1
7.7
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Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
54L
265 to 437 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,995 - $55,420
$36,590 - $55,000
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
James Wong
Production 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
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 (+$520)
- Premium Paint (+$795)
Colours Available
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.
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.
Comparison
Reviews
8.1
2024 Kia Sportage GT-Line Hybrid review
Is the new Kia Sportage GT-Line Hybrid family SUV a better choice than a Toyota RAV4? You’ll need to read this review to find out!
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Matt Campbell
7.7
2024 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
The CX-5 remains an old faithful for Aussie buyers, and the G35 Akera is a punchy and luxurious flagship – if a little dated and thirsty now.
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 137kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10.5 - 13 | |
