Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-5

POWER AND PERFORMANCE OPTIONS

When we look at the 2022 Sportage vs. the 2022 CX-5, we see each come standard with a base 4-cylinder engine. Both also offer an optional turbo engine, giving you plenty of choices to customize your drive.

With either model, you’ll experience a fun and sporty drive quality. You can find an all-wheel drive on both rides, which is helpful during cold winter weather conditions or when zooming along winding roads.

But only on the Kia Sportage will you find front-wheel drive, and standard. This drivetrain is great for when you’re looking for a sporty drive. Take advantage of this drivetrain when you’re out for dinner at Hirosaki Japanese and get around town with ease!

SPACIOUS SEATING

Inside both these SUVs, you’ll find seating for five on standard cloth upholstery, in spacious accommodations.

For instance, front shoulder room is identical at 57.1 inches. But the Sportage interior offers 41.5 inches of front legroom, compared to the CX-5’s 41 inches. In the backseat, the Sportage offers 55.1 inches of shoulder room, while the CX-5 offers 54.8 inches.

Are you ready to pack up for a road trip? Load up some groceries? Take advantage of some interior cargo space! The Sportage delivers a maximum cargo capacity of 60.1 cubic feet of space, while the CX-5 only offers up to 59.3 cubic feet.

Optional seating features on either vehicle include:

• Leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel

Happily recline, warm your icy fingers on cold winter mornings, and more with these options!

But when you’re looking for ultimate comfort for you and your front passenger, know that with the 2022 Kia Sportage, you can have an optional 10-way power seat for you and 8-way power for your co-pilot. With the 2022 CX-5, that only goes up to 8-way and 6-way power respectively.

ADVANCED INTERIOR TECHNOLOGY

On the dashboard of either SUV, you’ll find a touchscreen infotainment display. With these systems, you can access your phone’s music and contacts, and make phone calls without removing your hands from the wheel, by utilizing features such as standard:

• Bluetooth® connectivity
• Apple CarPlay®
• Android Auto™

When you’re driving around with a smartphone, USB charging ports give you the ability to charge your devices on the go.

You can blast the tunes easily with the standard 6-speaker sound system that you can enjoy from inside the Sportage. All that comes standard with the CX-5 is a 4-speaker sound system. Who are you going to rely on for superior sound?