2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5L GT (AWD) vs 2026 Kia Sorento 2.5L LX (RWD)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sorento, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceMazda CX-5: AED 109,316Kia Sorento: AED 109,000Kia Sorento is AED 316 cheaper.
- PowerMazda CX-5: 188 hpKia Sorento: 178 hpMazda CX-5 makes 10 hp more.
- TorqueMazda CX-5: 252 NmKia Sorento: 232 NmMazda CX-5 makes 20 Nm more.
- Fuel economyMazda CX-5: 14.4 km/LKia Sorento: 11.9 km/LMazda CX-5 goes 2.5 km further per litre.
- LengthMazda CX-5: 4575 mmKia Sorento: 4810 mmKia Sorento is 235 mm longer.
- SeatingMazda CX-5: 5 SeaterKia Sorento: 7 SeaterMazda CX-5 seats 5 Seater; Kia Sorento seats 7 Seater.
- Boot spaceMazda CX-5: 965 LKia Sorento: 320 LMazda CX-5 carries 645 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Mazda CX-5 or Kia Sorento?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Sorento is AED 316 cheaper. Mazda CX-5 makes 10 hp more. Mazda CX-5 goes 2.5 km further per litre. Mazda CX-5 seats 5 Seater; Kia Sorento seats 7 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.

Mazda
CX-5 2.5L GT (AWD)
AED 109,316*

Kia
Sorento 2.5L LX (RWD)
AED 109,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2500
188
252
Petrol
4.0
2500
178
232
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
2500
2500
Power (hp)
188
178
Peak Torque (Nm)
252
232
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
58
14.4
70
11.9
Fuel Tank Size (L)
58
70
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
14.4
11.9
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
7.5
210
10.2
190
0 to 100 (s)
7.5
10.2
Top Speed (km/h)
210
190
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
4575
1845
1675
2700
-
225/65R17
225/65R17
965
-
5
4810
1900
1700
2815
-
235/55R19
235/55R19
320
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4575
4810
Width (mm)
1845
1900
Height (mm)
1675
1700
Wheelbase (mm)
2700
2815
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
225/65R17
235/55R19
Rear Tyres
225/65R17
235/55R19
Cargo Space (L)
965
320
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
7 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
7 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
