Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sportage: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Mazda · 2012–2017
CX-5 KE
- Power
- 110 kW150 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.2 s
- Top speed
- 202 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,390 kg
Kia · 2010–2015
Sportage SL
- Power
- 85 kW116 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.3 s
- Top speed
- 173 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,490 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: CX-5 KE 4 Sportage SL 1
- Family CX-5 KE Boot: 503 l vs 465 l
- City Sportage SL Length: 4,440 mm vs 4,555 mm
- Long trips CX-5 KE Range: 1,217 km vs 1,094 km; Wheelbase (ride comfort proxy): 2,700 mm vs 2,640 mm (estimated)
- Performance CX-5 KE Power per tonne: 79 kW/t vs 57 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 9.2 s vs 12.3 s
- Running costs CX-5 KE Fuel per year: €1,140 vs €1,310 (estimated)
In plain words
Mazda CX-5 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 9.2 s against 12.3 s for Kia Sportage. Mazda CX-5 is 115 mm longer than Kia Sportage (4,555 mm vs 4,440 mm). Mazda CX-5 is lighter by 100 kg (1,390 kg vs 1,490 kg). Mazda CX-5 has the bigger boot: 503 l against 465 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,140 (Mazda CX-5), €1,310 (Kia Sportage) (estimated). Kia Sportage is the older design (from 1993); Mazda CX-5 arrived in 2012. On the catalog figures, the Mazda CX-5 is the pick for family, long trips, performance and running costs; the Kia Sportage is the pick for city.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | CX-5 KE | Sportage SL |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 477 | C · 407 |
| Power | 43 | 33 |
| Grip | 34 | 32 |
| Handling | 56 | 55 |
| Top speed | 39 | 28 |
| Launch | 36 | 22 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 CX-5 KECX-5 KE · 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) 16.62 sat 132 km/h
- 2 Sportage SLSportage SL · 1.7 · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) 18.10 sat 121 km/h · +1.48 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| CX-5 KE | Sportage SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,555 mm179.3 in | 4,440 mm174.8 in −115 mm −4.5 in −2.5% |
| Width | 1,840 mm72.4 in | 1,855 mm73.0 in +15 mm +0.6 in +0.8% |
| Height | 1,670 mm65.7 in | 1,635 mm64.4 in −35 mm −1.4 in −2.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm106.3 in | 2,640 mm103.9 in −60 mm −2.4 in −2.2% |
| Kerb weight | 1,390 kg3,064 lb | 1,490 kg3,285 lb +100 kg +220 lb +7.2% |
| Boot | 503 l17.8 cu ft | 465 l16.4 cu ft −38 l −1.3 cu ft −7.6% |
| Fuel tank | 56 l14.8 gal US | 58 l15.3 gal US +2 l +0.5 gal US +3.6% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Tight |
Difference vs CX-5 KE (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Mazda CX-5 | Kia Sportage | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | CX-5 KE · 2.2 Skyactiv-D 150 · diesel · 110 kW (150 PS) | Sportage SL · 1.7 · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) |
| Production years | 2012–2017 | 2010–2015 |
| Body | SUV | SUV, Convertible |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | South Korea |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp Better | 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp |
| Power, all versions | 104–190 kW (141–258 PS) 139–255 hp | 61–195 kW (83–265 PS) 82–261 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft Better | 260 Nm 192 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 9.2 s Better | 12.3 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 202 km/h 126 mph Better | 173 km/h 107 mph |
| Power per tonne | 79 kW/t 96 hp/ton calculated Better | 57 kW/t 69 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,191 cc · 4 cyl 2.2 l | 1,700 cc 1.7 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,555 mm 179.3 in | 4,440 mm 174.8 in |
| Width | 1,840 mm 72.4 in | 1,855 mm 73.0 in |
| Height | 1,670 mm 65.7 in | 1,635 mm 64.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm 106.3 in | 2,640 mm 103.9 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb Better | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 503 l 17.8 cu ft Better | 465 l 16.4 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 56 l 14.8 gal US | 58 l 15.3 gal US Better |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 4.6 l/100 km 51.1 mpg US Better | 5.3 l/100 km 44.4 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 119 g/km Better | 139 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,140/year estimated Better | €1,310/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | 1,217 km 756 mi estimated Better | 1,094 km 680 mi estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2012) | ★★★★★ (2010) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Class, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel.