2025 Kia
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2025 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 38 - 42 MPG | 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 38 - 44 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | Info not available |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 280 - 340 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 200.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 77.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 in |
Front 39.6 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage Hybrid than in the Mazda CX-70.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sportage Hybrid and the Mazda CX-70.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sportage Hybrid as you will with the Mazda CX-70, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Kia Sportage Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Mazda CX-70, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage Hybrid is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-70, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Sportage Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-70.
Handling
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-70, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-70 is clearly the choice over the Kia Sportage Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-70.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-70, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Sportage Hybrid and the Mazda CX-70.