2018 Kia Sportage vs 2018 Mazda CX-5

2018 Kia Sportage

2018 Mazda CX-5

Select style

EX AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sportage EX AWD	21	25	$26,528	$27,900
Sportage EX FWD	22	29	$25,080	$26,400
Sportage LX AWD	21	25	$24,104	$25,100
Sportage LX FWD	23	30	$22,656	$23,600
Sportage SX Turbo AWD	20	23	$32,703	$34,400
Sportage SX Turbo FWD	21	26	$31,256	$32,900

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-5 Grand Touring AWD	24	30	$29,752	$30,945
CX-5 Grand Touring FWD	25	31	$28,503	$29,645
CX-5 Sport AWD	24	30	$24,985	$25,450
CX-5 Sport FWD	25	31	$23,710	$24,150
CX-5 Touring AWD	24	30	$26,734	$27,515
CX-5 Touring FWD	25	31	$25,472	$26,215

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,528

$29,752

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,900

$30,945

Monthly Payment Estimate

$465 / month

$516 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

There’s a lot to like about the sharp-handling, attractive 2018 Kia Sportage, even if its fuel economy doesn’t impress.

As long as cargo space isn’t your main reason for buying a compact crossover, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is an excellent, fun-to-drive choice.

TCC Likes

Distinctive styling
Great ride and handling
Optional turbo power

Attractive styling inside and out
Poised chassis, communicative steering
Engine changes bode well for mpg

TCC Dislikes

Lousy fuel economy
Styling not for everyone
So-so visibility

Frustrating infotainment setup
Light cargo volume
Short on refinement

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.6

103.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.3

55.2

Second Leg Room (in)

38.2

39.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

Second Hip Room (in)

51.2

55.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.8

7.6

Length, Overall (in)

176.4

179.1

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

65.3

Liftover Height (in)

29.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

60.1

59.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.7

30.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.7

30.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

15.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P225/55VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P225/55VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1650

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3448

3655

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

19 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

19 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4000

186 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 6000

187 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.19

4.62

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.64

2.02

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

3.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sportage

Mazda CX-5

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

6.7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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