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Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-80 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 49,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mazda CX-80?

Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-80: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mazda CX-80

3.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sportage is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,194 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda CX-80 with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia Sportage offers marginally more range – reaching up to 66 km, about 6 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

CX-80

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 Mazda CX-80 offers a bit more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-80 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-80 delivers noticeably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is noticeably lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 579 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers substantially more boot space – 587 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 329 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries somewhat more – 650 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage leads convincingly 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 £29,100
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 66 km
Kia Sportage
Mazda CX-80

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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Mazda CX-80

The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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Kia Sportage
Mazda CX-80

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
60 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
91 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
258 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
649 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
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