2010 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2010 Mazda CX-7 and 2010 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 433 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda CX-7 | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | CX-7 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 80 L |
