2025 Kia Sorento vs. 2025 Mazda CX-30 Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento

2025 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $31,990 to $47,390
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-30

2025 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $24,995 to $36,950
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MPG - City 20 - 23 MPG 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 31 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 75.5 ft3 45.2 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 281 hp 191 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 189.0 in 173.0 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 70.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Mazda CX-30. The Kia Sorento will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-30.

Convenience
The Kia Sorento requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-30, making it more convenient to drive.

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). The Kia Sorento will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-30, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento is much wider than the Mazda CX-30, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Kia Sorento, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mazda CX-30.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sorento greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-30.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Sorento does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-30.

Utility
The Kia Sorento offers greater seating capacity than the Mazda CX-30, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Kia Sorento, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-30.