2021 Kia Sorento GT-Line v Mazda CX-9 GT comparison
Two of the best $65,000 seven-seat SUVs in the business go head-to-head. Which one suits you more?
Mazda CX-9 vs Kia Sorento Comparison
Mazda CX-9
Kia Sorento
2024 Mazda
CX-9
vs
2024 Kia
Sorento
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
8.1
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Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
67L
107 to 650 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 8 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$47,600 - $74,400
$47,650 - $84,660
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of metal for the money
- Punchy 2.5T still goes hard
- Comfortable and refined
Misses
- Piddly old infotainment display
- No 360 camera or front sensors
- No third-row air vents
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful tech updates
- Urban efficiency, refinement
- No compromise to interior packaging
Misses
- Limited supply, GT-Line is pricey
- Not particularly thrifty on the freeway
- Pricey servicing, short intervals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint Special (+$695)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:
- Machine Grey metallic*
- Polymetal Grey metallic*
- Soul Red Crystal metallic*
- Snowflake White Pearl mica
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Titanium Flash mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
*Premium finishes cost $495
The 2024 Kia Sorento is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Clear White
- Silky Silver
- Steel Grey
- Mineral Blue
- Gravity Blue
- Aurora Black
- Snow White Pearl
- Volcanic Sand Brown
- Cityscape Green
All colours apart from Clear White cost an additional $695.
Comparison
Reviews
8.2
2023 Mazda CX-9 Sport review
Mazda's largest SUV may be on its farewell tour, but even the base CX-9 has plenty to offer to Aussie families wanting bang for buck.
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James Wong
8.1
2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid review
The updated Sorento HEV scores big tech upgrades and a fresh look, but its premium pricing and short supply limit appeal somewhat.
James Wong
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
