Your perfect SUV is a triple threat. It must be athletic and capable of all types of adventures. It must be captivating, drawing the attention of all Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Manhattan, NY drivers. It must be intellectual and accommodating.
At Bay Ridge Auto Group, we’re confident that the Mazda CX-5 or the Kia Sportage will check all those boxes. Which one will be the better fit for your lifestyle? Continue reading our comparison below to find out.
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The right SUV will energize you. It will breathe life into you. After peeking under the hood of the Mazda and the Kia, we found both models to be of this caliber. Does one SUV outshine the other? Spoiler alert: The Mazda CX-5 has a few magic tricks.
The base engines of these SUVs are comparable, with both outputting 187 horsepower. However, the Kia’s 178 lb-ft of torque falls short of the Mazda’s 185 lb-ft of torque. Why is more torque better? It makes your vehicle’s powertrain more dynamic and makes towing easier.
The Mazda CX-5 also offers a higher engine configuration: the 2.5L Skyactiv®-G Dynamic Pressure Turbo engine. When properly fueled, it cranks up its performance to 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. This power level will excite your senses and add more oomph to your commute. The Kia Sportage only has one engine.
Both SUVs have drive mode systems, which let you tailor your experience to your desired mood. Dialing into a laid-back or dynamic drive will be easy!
Do you know what will deliver the most versatile ride? All-wheel drive. This adaptive drivetrain makes going from the highways to dirt roads and back to your driveway effortless. If you’re looking for that capability, choose the Mazda CX-5. It comes standard with i-Activ AWD®. The Sportage offers all-wheel drive but makes front-wheel drive the standard drivetrain.
The Mazda CX-5 and the Kia Sportage treat you to premium protection. Both models have standard safety suites to keep you safe in several driving scenarios. Potential collisions or merging highway lanes? These SUVs have a safety feature for that and so much more.
The safety suites on each SUV are comparable; in fact, they share several features in common, including:
The Mazda CX-5 and the Kia Sportage offer a unique Driver Attention Alert feature. When driving, this feature monitors your driving input and looks explicitly for drowsy or distracted behavior. If detected, it will alert you to take a break! This intelligent feature will be a game changer on your next long-distance trip.
If you want the safest SUV in this comparison, look to the Mazda CX-5. Its standard safety comes with even more standard features, such as:
Kia Sportage drivers can also enjoy the protection and aid of these features; however, they’ll need to upgrade to a higher trim level to do so.
The Mazda CX-5 and the Kia Sportage redefine luxury and refinement. They prove that interior comfort is for everyone and that luxury can be a standard, not just a possibility.
The Mazda and the Kia have a mission to revitalize you. Their cabins are designed to achieve your comfort standards and support your well-being. One way they do this is by offering 6-way driver’s seats; however, the Mazda uses power adjustment, while the Kia’s seat must be manually adjusted. Did we mention that the Mazda CX-5 also has lumbar support?
Your copilot will also be treated to an adjustable seat so they can find their sweet spot. However, the Mazda offers 6-way manual adjustment, while the Kia’s passenger seat moves in four ways.
On top of optimal adjustment, the Mazda delivers these standard front-row amenities:
These revitalizing features are only available on higher Kia Sportage trims.
As the seats of these SUVs support your spine and help you settle in, their infotainment suites will satisfy your need for fun. Both models come equipped with these smartphone integrations that help get the party started:
Your favorite apps and playlists will appear on either SUV's main display. Still, you may be able to see which song is playing or any directions you’re following better in the Mazda CX-5 since its standard screen is 10.25 inches! The Kia Sportage offers a smaller 8-inch display.
The fun doesn’t stop there. The Mazda’s Multifunction Commander control feature lets you navigate the central display without extending your arm beyond the center console. So, as you’re driving, you can quickly change songs! The Kia goes without a similar feature.
The Mazda CX-5 and the Kia Sportage are impressive SUVs perfect for all sorts of Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Manhattan, NY drivers. However, the Mazda CX-5 redefines what an SUV can be with its enhanced performance, safety suite, and accommodating interior.
Stop by Bay Ridge Auto Group today to take this exciting model for a test drive!
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