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2017 Mazda CX-3 and 2010 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-3 | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6000 146 lb-ft@2800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 104.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 168.3 in | 178.3 in | -10 in |
| Width | 69.6 in | 69.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2809 lb. | 2740 lb. | 69 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.7 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 54.7 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 53.3 in | -4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 35.0 in | 0 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.5 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 29.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-3
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO. Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest. see full Mazda CX-3 review | |
| 2017 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable. The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference. According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows. see full Mazda CX-3 review | ||
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Forte
| 2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
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