2022 Mazda CX-50 vs. 2022 Kia Sorento

The 2022 Mazda CX-50 has been in the spotlight for a while, with many people talking about it. It's not hard to see why: It's one of the few compact SUVs today that can offer both style and utility without sacrificing practicality or affordability.

The new Kia Sorento is also an attractive option for those looking to buy a small SUV, but how does it compare against the Mazda? Let's take a look!

Design & Style

• Exterior Design

Regarding aesthetic design, the CX-50 offers a more modern look than its Kia counterpart. The Mazda has a longer wheelbase and lower center of gravity, which gives it an aerodynamic advantage over the shorter and heavier Sorento. This creates a sleeker overall appearance for the new model. In addition to this, the vehicle also boasts a more stylish exterior with curved lines that give it an almost sporty appearance.

The Kia Sorento is a five-door crossover SUV with a long wheelbase. It has a modern exterior design with sharp lines and curves, which give it an aggressive look. The front grille is large and angular, with chrome trim along its edges. There are also LED headlamps and taillights at both ends, which can be customized to match your style in the color of your choice.

• Interior Design

If you're looking for more space, the 2022 Mazda CX-50 is a better option than the Kia Sorento. The Mazda CX-50 has a larger cargo area than its rival, with 19.4 cubic feet of space compared to 18.3 in the Kia Sorento. The Mazda CX-50's seats are more comfortable and supportive than those in its counterpart: They offer more headroom and provide greater lateral support during cornering maneuvers on rough roads or highways (or anywhere else).

Technology & Safety

Both the Mazda CX-50 and the Kia Sorento have automatic emergency braking. They also have lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a 360-degree camera.

The Kia Sorento has more active safety features than the Mazda CX-50: it's got a front collision warning with pedestrian detection, and parking assists sonar.

The Mazda has a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), while the Kia gets only four stars. 

Performance

Both SUVs have four-cylinder engines, but the 2022 Mazda CX-50 has a more powerful one. It has one of the most powerful four-cylinder engines in its class. It also features Mazda's G-Vectoring Control system, which helps you accelerate and steer simultaneously for optimal performance on dry and wet roads. The Kia Sorento offers an optional turbocharged engine that produces 271 horsepower; however, it only comes with 19 mpg combined compared to 23 mpg combined for the CX-50's 2.5L engine (which still gets decent fuel economy).

The Bottom Line

The new Mazda CX-50 is an excellent choice for those who want a small SUV with plenty of power and features. It has a more powerful engine than its competitor and features more technology. 

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