Comparison Review: 2021 Kia Sorento SX vs. 2021 Mazda CX-9

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If you have a growing family, then a 3-row SUV has most likely found its way to your shopping list. For 2021, the Kia Sorento sees a complete refresh. But are the updates enough to take on one of the very best 3-row SUVs in this class; the Mazda CX-9?
The Kia Sorento 2021 has two engines to choose from. A naturally aspirated 2.5L or a turbocharged 2.5L. This Kia Sorento SX Turbo trim has the latter with 281 hp & 311 lb-ft of torque (210 kW & 422 Nm). The 2021 Mazda CX-9 Turbo is only available with one engine; a 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder just like in the Sorento. However, it has two power outputs depending on what type of fuel it burns. On regular fuel, the engine will produce 227 hp & 310 lb-ft of torque (169 kW & 420 Nm). On the more expensive premium fuel, it produces 250 hp & 320 lb-ft of torque (186 kW & 434 Nm).
The 2021 Kia Sorento SX AWD is rated for 11.1 L/100km (21.2 MPG) in a city & 8.4 L/100km (28 MPG) on a highway. The 2021 Mazda CX-9 Kuro Edition AWD is rated for 11.6 L/100km (20.3 MPG) in a city & 9.1 L/100km (25.8 MPG) on a highway.
This SX Turbo trim Kia Sorento 2021 is $47,495 CAD ($40,590 USD) while the Kuro Edition Mazda CX-9 2021 is $50,150 CAD ($41,280 USD, Carbon Edition).
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0:00 Intro
1:10 Performance
6:40 Comfort
11:57 Odds and Ends
15:55 Conclusion

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@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

Simple question: Are you going for the Sorento or the CX-9? or something else.....

@cassandralee8974 3 жыл бұрын

The kia looks pretty good but I'd probably go for the cx-9 if i needed a 3 row suv

@cozmageorge793 3 жыл бұрын

Am going for the Sorento it has everything i need 🤞🏽 thanks once again for the excellent comparison it helps me a lot..

@Briguy1027 3 жыл бұрын

I think the CX-9 has a lot going for it, but I'm really interested in a Sorento Hybrid. I like the fact that I could go around 600 miles between fill-ups.

@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

@@Briguy1027 I'm curious to try out the Sorento hybrid myself. Hopefully later this year.

@linkinpark2380 2 жыл бұрын

Cx9 😊

@guizarbg 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison review. I hope you make others like this one. You may also include other areas of comparison such as warranties, value and how they compare to others in the segment.

@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yea I would've wanted to include more comparison points but it's already a bit too long for my linking. Maybe next time I'll try a few more quick point form comparisons. Thanks for watching!

@ddischiave 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting comparison, I would have never thought of testing these two vehicles side by side. I test drove the CX9 along with the other 3-row SUVs in its class and found that the CX9 had better build quality, quality of interior materials, clean dash layout and better driving dynamics than the others, so we bought a '21 CX9 Grand Touring AWD. Just to add to your initial MPG ratings at the openning of this video, we got 22.4 mpg in January, 24.2 in February and so far in April 25.2 all city driving. Haven't taken it on a road trip yet. A couple of zonks for me include no hood struts and no 110 volt outlet. Does it have as much interior room as the Kia/Hyundai twins? No, but it doesn't look or drive like a minivan either.

@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your purchase!

@mathewlaurent6145 2 жыл бұрын

You never would have thought to compare two popular, similarly priced 3-row SUVs? 🤦‍♂️

@genleeca 3 жыл бұрын

We've had two Sorentos and are in the process of buying a new one. We previously had a Mercedes SUV but the Sorento seemed to offer us much more at a less price. We've been totally surprised at the quality, comfort, and reliability. A great vehicle.

@haramillosan 2 жыл бұрын

go test driving with cx-9 then decide

@cozmageorge793 3 жыл бұрын

Good comparison. You got me decided what am going for.. does Have Optional ambient light and white exterior color? Please reply

@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

The Sorento is available in white but this particular trim of the CX-9 is not available in white. You have to go up to the Signature trim (or go with the GT trim) in order to get the white exterior paint. Both have ambient lighting but it's very subtle. Not as "in your face" as Mercedes-Benz ambient lighting. Thanks for watching!

@ishanr5153 3 жыл бұрын

Best comparison, i love mazda craftsmanship is at another level. Wud choose cx9 next gen not current one

@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yea, Mazda is definitely aiming to be a premium brand.

@junedouglas6614 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the reason I was in the market for a new vehicle is that I was in an accident and my Honda Odyssey was totalled. Safety ratings were at the top of my list when comparing vehicles. The Sorento only gets a 4-star safety rating, which took it off my list. I have had my 2019 CX-9 for about a week and could not be happier with my choice. It is a dream to drive.

@MGReviewsBlog 2 жыл бұрын

Mazda always makes excellent driving cars. I can't wait to see their next generation of vehicles in the next couple of years. They also just recently received Top Safety Pick+ on all of their SUV models from the IIHS so they're very safe too. IIHS gave the Sorento a Top Safety Pick but without the "+".

@jackflash5659 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! This was a fair comparison but I'm still getting the Mazda CX-9.

@MGReviewsBlog 2 жыл бұрын

Still a solid choice!

@79BCL 8 күн бұрын

I have owned both a KIA Sorento & a CX-9 (both I was pumped to own), but Mazda dealership experience & repair shop/warranty experience was much better by leaps and bounds! Plus safety ratings of the CX-9 are better than a Sorento

@MGReviewsBlog 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for your input as an owner!

@glennpadilla6508 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comparative review. I was decided to buy the CX9 until seeing this. I feel like Cx9 is classic and outdated. The only major change is the new infotainment screen. To keep up with the competition, I guess Mazda will renew CX9 soon just like what they're planning with CX5. Overall craftsmanship though, I still find the Mazda better built quality. Feels more durable but that's just me. I'm no expert

@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

You're right! As I said in the video, the Mazda has really good interior materials for the price point. The infotainment system is still the older one for us here in Canada but at least if you're in the United States you have the new one. I'm sure that Mazda will be giving the CX-9 a complete refresh within the next year or two. Maybe it'll have the new Inline-6 engine that they're developing ;) Thanks for watching!

@truth959 3 жыл бұрын

My subjective opinion is that the Kia looks better. Mazda looks good too, but the Sorento just looks sharper.

@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

The Kia does have a newer design.

@veneelable 3 жыл бұрын

Kia tries too hard to look good

@subzerohf 2 жыл бұрын

My subjective opinion is that the Mazda looks decidedly better than the Kia. The Kia looks good, too. But the design is just like other Japanese/Korean boxy designs.

@jcru40 3 жыл бұрын

They both awesome. Love how cx9 looks

@mrgurulittle7000 2 жыл бұрын

I'd choose the Mazda! Mazda is so elegant that I'll never get tired of the design! Mazda is more reliable too. KIA is kinda heh? I mean its a new car with all the bells and whistles but kinda too cheap on interior.

@MGReviewsBlog 2 жыл бұрын

Kia tried to spruce up the interior and make it more eye candy but the Mazda's is much more quality feeling once you touch everything

@mrgurulittle7000 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@manejandoenusa 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention the tons of oversteer from the fwd sorento. I like better the cx-9.

@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

This was an AWD Sorento so yes, I would expect a FWD version would have quite a bit of Torque Steer. Thanks for watching!

@jdubrowa 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe 2022 cx9 still tiny sunroof. My heart broke!

@MGReviewsBlog 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, sucks. Hopefully with the next generation they will include it. Thanks for watching!

@mrgurulittle7000 2 жыл бұрын

I'm anti GLBT

@raedkhmous1292 3 жыл бұрын

Please make a comparison these with rav4

@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

The Rav4 is not a comparable model to these two. It's smaller and only has 2 rows of seats rather than 3. But a comparable Toyota model to these two would be the new Highlander which I reviewed last year. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gd94fdpimsutiIU.html The Rav4 is more comparable against the Honda CR-V or Nissan Rogue or Mazda CX-5. I'll see if I can make a comparison review with those cars in the future. Thanks for watching!

@ishanr5153 3 жыл бұрын

Cabin sound in mazda is sooooo quiet

@zairihkosaari4883 3 жыл бұрын

How do you know.. You do noise level inside cabin for both car?

@WrldExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

When you say the CX is faster, wouldn’t that be based on the torque, not the HP if you’re talking 0-60, if so then that would be true with 320lbs compared to 311lbs. Unless you’re comparing using complete regular fuel in the tank of the CX. I’ll trade you, you can have the 10.25 infotainment screen in the Mazda, I’ll take the heated rear seats, memory front seats, rear passenger sunshades which don’t come in my US versionSX X-Line which I don’t understand. All of those were in my 2016 Sorento but not this one. I feel like Kia is tempting buyers into getting the telluride if you want those features that bad.

@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's because of the higher torque figure or better transmission gear ratios, but my friend and I did an "un-scientific" test of 0-100 km/h (62 mph) between the two and the Mazda always came on top. (closed off area of course). Even during a roll from around 50 km/h to 100 km/h, the Mazda was still faster which really surprised me from looking at the specs on paper. I would gladly take the 10.25" screen in the CX-9. But markets are slightly different between the U.S. & Canada. Some stuff that is standard here, is only optional in the US. Maybe Kia doesn't think that heated rear seats or other options would be that popular? Or maybe you're right, they want people to move to the Telluride if they really want those features. Thanks for watching!

@WrldExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

@@MGReviewsBlog I agree. Keep up the good work.

@thomasmcginnis7526 3 жыл бұрын

Noiceeee

@jcru40 3 жыл бұрын

Both 3rd rows must be good if a 6.4 feet man was even able to sit there LOL

@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I mean in tight pinch... sure..... but I would not want to be there for very long. Thanks for watching!

@tavo3234 2 жыл бұрын

I should really test drive a CX9 because it looks outdated and underpowered. Having a 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited, the Sorento seems more appealing (don't need the twin Telluride),,,

@MGReviewsBlog 2 жыл бұрын

Underpowered? I wouldn't call it that. It's plenty fast.

@checkmate9111 Жыл бұрын

Odd. MT, Motorweek and C&D have the Kia as much faster than the Mazda….?

@MGReviewsBlog Жыл бұрын

My gf and I did an unscientific test of these together and I always found myself behind the CX-9 in the Sorento. I even got the jump on an occasion but the CX-9 just caught up before we needed to brake. So yes I noticed the times differences too in Motortrend and other publications, but I always found the CX-9 being and feeling faster. But honestly, looking back at this video, 2 years later, I'm realizing the 0-60 times are pointless for these types of vehicles. The difference between the two is not like the difference between a Lambo and a Civic. Both of these are quick 3-row SUVs in their own right and a sane person will probably never care about half a second difference in quarter mile time on these types of vehicles.

@dsinghr 2 жыл бұрын

Kia Sorento makes Mazda feel like last generation. Kia is way smoother, superb handling and more agile car to drive. Those who have test driven both cars would know. Kia is simply a better product

@MGReviewsBlog 2 жыл бұрын

Yea the CX-9 does feel a bit older than the Sorento but hopefully we won't have to wait much longer for the next generation CX-9. Though it looks like Mazda is going upmarket.

@nizarbacha9967 3 жыл бұрын

So all the engeneering Mazda invented in their skyline engine as well as in the break system plus the awesomeness in handling goes in vain 😅I think Kia would need another 20 years to achieve that!

@MGReviewsBlog 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say "in vain" because I'd still pick the CX-9 over the Sorento thanks to its better driving dynamics. But overall the newer product is slightly better in other categories and Mazda needs to play catch up.

@Mildern 3 жыл бұрын

That Sorrento looks like a Dodge Journey... no thanks. The CX9 looks like an Audi or Jaguar.

@gingercap4803 3 жыл бұрын

I never put the two together but you're right!!!

@uos64 3 жыл бұрын

Your comment on Sorrento looking like Dodge Journey is 💯

@MadvadServ 3 жыл бұрын

Dodge? Are you guys high?

@Mildern 3 жыл бұрын

@@MadvadServ I owned a 2012 Journey, I think the new Sorrento is very close in looks. At least on the outside/shape.

@MadvadServ 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mildern I think it has more VW influence than Dodge, but true is that - it’s a point of taste, may be

@kdomster9141 3 жыл бұрын

Kia is not build as well Mazda looks and cheaper feeling from ride and interior quality to exterior Kia is just more econo feeling. Reliability and build quality is also better with Mazda so I award clear win to CX9 .

@aono335 3 жыл бұрын

@kdomster9141 3 жыл бұрын

@@aono335 why not? Because 😂

@aono335 3 жыл бұрын

@@kdomster9141 sorento is better.

@kdomster9141 3 жыл бұрын

@@aono335 No its not 😂

@aono335 3 жыл бұрын

@@kdomster9141 It is