Kia Sportage SX Diesel
0/5 (0)
$47,480
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs
Mazda CX-5 GT SP
0/5 (0)
$51,990
Manufacturer's List Price (MLP)
Excludes on-road costs

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Sportage SX Diesel
Overview
CX-5 GT SP
2021
Year
2017
1995
Engine
2488
137
Power
132
Diesel
Fuel
Petrol
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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Sportage SX Diesel
Specification
CX-5 GT SP
1995
Engine Capacity
2488
CRDi
Engine Code
PY-VPS
Inline
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Turbocharged
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
137
Power
132
416
Torque
242
AWD
Drive Type
AWD
6.3
Fuel Economy Combined
7.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
235 / 60R18
Tyre Size
225 / 55 R19
18" alloy
Wheel Size
19-inch
5
Number of Doors
5
5
Seating Capacity
5
Ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Solid disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
MacPherson strut
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Electric power steering
7
Number of Airbags
7
1650
Towing Capacity
1800
11.0
Turning Circle
11.2

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Sportage SX Diesel
Dimension
CX-5 GT SP
54
Fuel Tank Capacity
58
4660
Length
4690
1865
Width
1860
1665
Height
1695
2755
Wheelbase
2815
181
Ground Clearance
205
1795
Kerb Weight
1745
542
Boot Space
466

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Sportage SX Diesel
Feature
CX-5 GT SP
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

Sportage SX Diesel
Feature
CX-5 GT SP
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

Sportage SX Diesel
Feature
CX-5 GT SP
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

Sportage SX Diesel
Feature
CX-5 GT SP
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Diesel Utility

Sportage SX Diesel
Feature
CX-5 GT SP
Trailer Sway Control
Side Steps
Tow Bar Prep

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

Kia Sportage SX Diesel

Pros

  • +NQ5 SX diesel is listed at 137 kW / 416 Nm in CarExpert's 2024 AU Sportage matrix
  • +All-wheel drive with eight-speed automatic per that matrix
  • +Five-star ANCAP rating based on Euro NCAP July 2022 testing is cited for the NQ5 Sportage
  • +Standard Drive Wise suite includes AEB, lane keep, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic assist
  • +542 L boot and 4660 mm length are published for the Australian fifth-generation body

Cons

  • −Diesel is AWD-only; buyers wanting FWD diesel have no NQ5 path
  • −Petrol 2.0-litre torque is modest versus the 1.6T and diesel alternatives
  • −Hybrid grades exist in the wider NQ5 family but are outside this target slice
  • −Kerb weight bands by powertrain and options, so kerbWeight is blank
  • −Diesel feature catalog omits Reverse Camera / Alloy Wheels even though the car has them

Mazda CX-5 GT SP

Pros

  • +Bose premium audio
  • +360 camera standard
  • +Leather seat trim
  • +Adaptive LED headlights
  • +Sporty black styling

Cons

  • −Costs more than Touring
  • −19-inch tyre cost
  • −No ventilated front seats
  • −Not ANCAP rated yet
  • −No hybrid option

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Kia Sportage SX Diesel

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Kia Sportage SX Diesel

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Our Recommendation

Choose Kia Sportage SX Diesel if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Mazda CX-5 GT SP if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Kia Sportage SX Diesel leads on value and Kia Sportage SX Diesel leads on practicality.

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