Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-8 Comparison

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Things we like	Premium appeal Great comfort Superb fit and finish Read More	Top-notch interior Great power and driving experience Fantastic exterior design Read More
Things we don't like	Quirky design might not go well with everyone Read More	Infotainment display size could have been bigger A bit cramped-up third row Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	466 L	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62 L	72 L
Front Tread	1625 mm	--
Rear Tread	1609 mm	--
Length	4480 mm	4900 mm
Width	1855 mm	1840 mm
Height	1635 mm	1730 mm
Wheel Base	2670 mm	2930 mm
Turning Radius	5.3 m	5.8 m
No Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	7 Seats
Kerb Weight	--	1781 Kg

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Engine Details

Fuel Supply System	MPFI	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	13.0:1
Emission Control System	Catalytic Converter	--
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 5	--
Engine	--	2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

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Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1999 cc	2488 cc
Power	153 hp	192 hp
Torque	192 Nm	258 Nm
Top Speed	--	196 kmph
RPM At Max Power	--	6000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque	--	4000 RPM

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type	Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Solid Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers Type	Coil Spring	--

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	2WD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	--

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	19 Inch
Tyre Size	225/60 R17	225/55 R19
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R17	R19
Spare Tyre Size	--	225/55 R19
Spare Tyre Material	--	Steel

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Safety

Advance Safety Feature	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist	--
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	--
Curtain Airbags	--	Yes
Knee Airbags	--	No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	--	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	--	Yes
360 Camera	--	No
Emergency Stop Signal	--	Yes
Park Assist	--	No
Hill-Start Assist Control	--	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	--	Yes
Blind Spot monitor	--	No
Lane Departure Warning System	--	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	--	No

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	--	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	No	--
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	--
Ventilated Front Seats	--	No
Ventilated Rear Seats	--	No
Central Console Armrest	--	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	--	No
Memory Seats	--	Yes
Head-Up Display	--	No
Wireless Charger	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
DVD Player	No	--
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	No
Voice Control	No	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Display Size	--	8 Inch 8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	--	Yes
No Of Speakers	--	6 6

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	No	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	No
Leather Seats	No	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	HID HID	LED LED
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	--
Roof Rail	No	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	No	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	--
Chrome Grille	No	--
Daytime Running Lights	--	Yes
Taillight Type	--	LED LED
Headlamps Washer	--	No
Fog Lights Rear	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Outside Temperature Display	Yes	--
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	--
Chrome Garnish	No	--

Interior

Adjustable Headrest	--	Yes
Sun Visors	--	Yes