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2012 Kia Forte and 2016 Mazda CX-5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Mazda CX-5 | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 179.3 in | -8.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 65.7 in | -8.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 3433 lb. | -590 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 14.8 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 53.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 39.3 in | -4.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 64.8 ft3 | -64.8 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2015 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
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