Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sportage Comparison

Mazda CX-5

Kia Sportage

2023 Mazda
CX-5
vs
2023 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 8.9.
0.0
7.9
8.3
0.0
Based on the Mazda CX-5 GT SP TURBO (AWD)
Based on the Kia Sportage S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyDriving the family
Long distance drivingLong distance driving
Fuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
54L
340 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
warranty
7 year years/
warranty
MSRP
$36,560 - $54,970
$32,795 - $52,720
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CarExpert's Take

Jack Quick
Journalist
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
  • Strong, powerful engine
  • Sweet engine note
  • Suave, upmarket interior
Misses
  • Quite thirsty around town
  • Second-row space is on the small side
  • Dated infotainment hardware
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
  • Solid equipment inclusions
  • Performance and efficiency balance
  • Interior space for days
Misses
  • Fleet-spec interior
  • Infotainment gremlins
  • Servicing costs are getting up there

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 2023 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

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
DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJTURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ
Size (cc)
1997 - 24881598 - 1999
Size (L)
2.5L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.6L
Induction
INLINE 4, TURBO 4DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4, TURBO 4
Camshaft
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE 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
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Compression Ratio
10.5 - 1310.5 - 16

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