2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2009 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 907 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Sorento (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sorento | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2258 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 69 L |
