Kia Sorento vs Mazda CX-9
Overview | |
Years produced2003-2009 | Years produced2007-2023 |
MSRP$31,990 | MSRP$35,280 |
Listings9633 | Listings2584 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryLarger than a typical compact but smaller than many three-row midsize SUVs, the 2025 Sorento is “right-sized” in many respects. In addition, it comes with gasoline, turbocharged gasoline, turbocharged hybrid, and turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrains. This review covers the turbo-gas version of the SUV, which sees no significant changes following a substantial refresh for 2024. A new gray paint color is available, and some models get standard black exterior badges in 2025. Verdict: When something isn’t broken, you don’t fix it. That helps explain why the 2025 Kia Sorento is almost exactly the same as last year. However, a problem looms for this family-friendly SUV. In 2025, the Sorento may lose its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick rating. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2022 Mazda CX-9 is a midsize three-row crossover SUV with a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). Offered in six trim levels for the 2022 model year, the CX-9 starts at $35,630 and rises past $47,560. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 250 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 250 hp I4 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque320 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3814 lbs | Curb Weight4409 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height69.0 in |
Length189.6 in | Length199.4 in |
Width74.8 in | Width86.9 in |
Wheelbase110.8 in | Wheelbase115.3 in |
Maximum Payload1587 lbs | Maximum Payload1434 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-2009 | 2007-2023 |
MSRP | $31,990 | $35,280 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Larger than a typical compact but smaller than many three-row midsize SUVs, the 2025 Sorento is “right-sized” in many respects. In addition, it comes with gasoline, turbocharged gasoline, turbocharged hybrid, and turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrains. This review covers the turbo-gas version of the SUV, which sees no significant changes following a substantial refresh for 2024. A new gray paint color is available, and some models get standard black exterior badges in 2025. Verdict: When something isn’t broken, you don’t fix it. That helps explain why the 2025 Kia Sorento is almost exactly the same as last year. However, a problem looms for this family-friendly SUV. In 2025, the Sorento may lose its Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick rating. | The 2022 Mazda CX-9 is a midsize three-row crossover SUV with a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). Offered in six trim levels for the 2022 model year, the CX-9 starts at $35,630 and rises past $47,560. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.5L 250 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 250 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.5L 250 hp I4 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 320 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 250 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3814 lbs | 4409 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 69.0 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 199.4 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 86.9 in |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 115.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1587 lbs | 1434 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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