Model Year | 2013 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,697 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,341 mm | 4,549 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,338 kg | 1,735 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 56 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 991 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 1,006 mm | 888 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,047 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 875 L | -326 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 1,688 L | -1 L |
2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review |
2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
2020 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
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