Pre-Owned Mazda CX-5 vs pre-owned Kia Sportage: The CX-5 is popular for a reason

December 22 2022,

Pre-Owned Mazda CX-5 vs pre-owned Kia Sportage: The CX-5 is popular for a reason

There are a lot of reasons that explain why the Mazda CX-5 is so popular as a new SUV, and these reasons also explain why the Mazda CX-5 is so popular as a pre-owned model. Here we take a look at a few reasons why the CX-5 stands out on the pre-owned market.

 

Performance


The Mazda CX-5 gives you an impressive blend of performance, efficiency, and capability. Moreover, the new CX-5 delivers the reliability you want from your next SUV with its impressive and proven engine. If you want a quick SUV, the CX-5 gives you the advantage at a stoplight or when passing over the Sportage with its enhanced power.



 

Kia Sportage

Mazda CX-5

Base Engine

2.4L 4-cyl

2.5L 4-cyl

Base Horsepower

181 hp

187 hp

Base Torque

175 lb-ft

187 lb-ft


Fuel economy


Having space is important for sport utility vehicles buyers, but so is fuel economy. We don’t want to end up with a huge fuel consumption bill because you needed a more versatile vehicle. Luckily, the Mazda CX-5 delivers that versatility with an impressive fuel consumption rating to go along with it. It also delivers better efficiency than the Kia Sportage.


 

Kia Sportage

Mazda CX-5

City Fuel Consumption

10.3 l/100 km

9.3 l/100 km

Highway Fuel Consumption

8.4 l/100 km

7.6 l/100 km


Even with all-wheel drive, the Mazda CX-5 provides exceptional efficiency. With a CX-5, you are not sacrificing fuel efficiency to enjoy the stability and safety benefits of having power sent to all four wheels.


 

Kia Sportage

Mazda CX-5

City Fuel Consumption

11.5 l/100 km

10.2 l/100 km

Highway Fuel Consumption

9.1 l/100 km

8.3 l/100 km



Interior Space


The Mazda CX-5 gives you more space for your passengers as well. This means that both passengers in front and passengers in the back will be a lot more comfortable in the CX-5. The table below showcases the main differences in interior space between the Mazda and the Kia Sportage.


 

Kia Sportage

Mazda CX-5

Front headroom

960 mm

978 mm

Rear Legroom

970 mm

1,006 mm



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