Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-5
Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for used-car buyers. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), NHTSA (US-sold variants), and DVSA MOT (UK inspections).
K
Kia Sportage
2015–2017
Reliability composite
62
/ 100
Average
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€6,700–€12,100Documented issues
1
• 1.6 T-GDI engine bearing / knock — €2,000
⭐ Better composite reliability
M
Mazda CX-5
2014–2016
Reliability composite
68
/ 100
Average
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€6,000–€9,900Documented issues
1
• 2.2 Skyactiv-D DPF + injector wear — €800
Bottom Line
The Mazda CX-5 wins on composite reliability across TÜV, ADAC, NHTSA, and DVSA MOT data — typically a sign of lower ownership risk and fewer recurring failure modes at age. The other car isn't necessarily wrong; check its issue list and price-to-condition ratio before deciding.