Comparison - Mazda CX-50 2.5 S PREFERRED PLUS 2023 - vs - Kia Sportage X-Pro 2023

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Also called:

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Also called:

Kia KX5

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Make: 
Average Price: 
£
31,940
Updated: 
28 Mar 2022
$
36,615
Updated: 
23 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.80gals
14.30gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Wind Chill Pearl
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Polymetal Gray Metallic
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Jet Black Mica
#040404
Ingot Blue Metallic
#4B6780
Machine Gray Metallic
#797E7F
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
#7C0212
Color: 
Ebony Black
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Steel Gray
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Snow White Pearl
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Sapphire Blue
#1849BB
Dawning Red
#BC2026
Jungle Green
#65695B

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Zesty turbo engine,
high-class cabin,
pleasing to drive.

Cons
Just-average warranty coverage,
wireless smartphone charging only offered on top trim,
less headroom than in a CX-5.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Quick acceleration from optional turbocharged engine
Sharp handling
Upscale interior design
Decent off-road capability for a small crossover SUV

Cons
Ride quality is bit stiff
Slightly more expensive than rivals
Middling cargo capacity

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Posh, comfy interior
Zippy engine performance
Athletic handling
Many standard features

Cons
Busy ride quality
Below-average cargo space

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Spacious cabin,
forgiving ride,
generous list of standard and optional tech features.

Cons
Four-cylinder could use a bit more power,
boring driving dynamics,
exterior styling isn't for everyone.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Stylish, quiet and high-tech interior
Roomy seating and a huge cargo area
Added off-road capability with X-Pro trim

Cons
Standard engine supplies leisurely acceleration
Subpar fuel economy from this engine too

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
23.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
30.00mpg
28.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
2.50L
Torque: 
186ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
178ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
187hp
at 6 000rpm
187hp
at 6 100rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.00Feet
38.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multi-function steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Push Button Start
12-volt power outlets
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless ignition
Leather steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
185.80in
183.50in
Width: 
75.60in
73.40in
Height: 
63.50in
66.90in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
8.30in
Front Track: 
63.80in
Rear Track: 
64.10in
Wheel Base: 
110.80in
108.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.60
37.80
Rear Head Room: 
37.50
38.00
Front Leg Room: 
41.70in
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
39.80in
41.30in
Front Hip Room: 
53.60in
54.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.90in
57.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.10in
53.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.60in
55.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
56.30cu.ft
74.10cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
2500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
31.40cu.ft
39.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.00degrees
19.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.00degrees
26.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3706.00lbs
3834.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
black background with white lettering and silver surround
Ambient temperature & clock display
7" LCD Meter Display

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Power windows with one-touch down/up feature
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
2 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass extended moonroof
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
4 -way manual passenger seat adjustment
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback with remote fold down
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Torsion Beam
Suspension Info: 
Front independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
Dual covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual zone front climate control
Keyless ignition

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
10.25" full-color display
Bose® 12-speaker surround sound system with Centerpoint® 2 and AudioPilot® 2
Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability
Wireless Apple CarPlay™ integration
Android Auto™ integration
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription3
Dual front USB audio inputs
Dual rear USB charging ports
8 total speakers
Speed sensitive volume control
8 total speakers
Harman/kardon premium brand speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
400 watts stereo output

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
Windshield wiper de-icer
Dual heated side mirrors
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Lip Spoiler
Deep Tinted Glass
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7
17 x 7.0 in
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
rear solid disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Side-impact door beams
anti-theft system
Driver Attention Alert
Hill Launch Assist
Front seat belt pretensioners with force limiters
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
4-wheel ABS
LED headlamp
Turn signal mirrors
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Lane keep assist
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Options

Packages: 
Convenience Package
Weather Package
Cargo Package
Accent Package
Exterior Options: 
Trailer Hitch w/4-Pin Harness
Black Lug Nuts and Black Wheel Locks
Front and Rear Splash Guards
Machine Gray Metallic
Polymetal Gray Metallic
Silver Cross Bars
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior Options: 
Retractable Cargo Cover
Carpet Cargo Mat
Premium Carpet Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leatherette
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