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Kia Sorento vs Mazda 2 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 14,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Mazda 2?

Kia Sorento vs Mazda 2: Key differences

Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 2 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sorento offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 173 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 289 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is considerably lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 756 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers significantly more boot space – 705 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 425 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries visibly more – 685 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 248 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £47,300
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
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Reviews Kia Sorento

5 (2 Reviews)
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myšák2025
20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Jose
6 May 2026, 09:05:43

A less stressed engine, quality and simplicity in maintenance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
107 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
280 L
Length
-
Length
4,080 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
420 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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