2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-70
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Sportage starts $8,255 lower (MSRP $41,495 vs $49,750 for the CX-70).
- The Sportage uses 2.6 L/100 km less combined (6.6 vs 9.2), about 520 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- The Sportage goes 10 km further on electricity (53 vs 43 km).
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Sportage: 7.3/10 vs 5.6/10.
- The CX-70 has more power: up to 340 hp vs 232 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Sportage and 0 for the CX-70.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | KiaKia Sportage |  |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $41,495 | $49,750 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.3/10 | 5.6/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 6.6 | 9.2 |
| City | 6.7 | 9.8 |
| Highway | 6.4 | 8.4 |
| Electric range | 53 km | 43 km |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 60 | 99 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 232 hp | 340 hp |
| Seats | — | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | Premium gasoline / Regular gasoline |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 6 | 6 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 1 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.