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2015 Kia Forte and 2016 Mazda CX-5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Mazda CX-5 | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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 | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 179.3 in | -8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 65.7 in | -8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3433 lb. | -388 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.8 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.3 in | -3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 34.1 ft3 | -10.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2015 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2015 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 |
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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