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Kia Forte (2018) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Kia Forte and 2018 Mazda CX-5 specs.

2018 Kia Forte and 2018 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year 2018 2018  
Model Kia Forte Mazda CX-5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.2 in 0.1 in
Length 171.3 in 179.1 in -7.8 in
Width 70.1 in 72.5 in -2.4 in
Height 57.1 in 65.3 in -8.2 in
Curb Weight 2928 lb. 3563 lb. -635 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 14.8 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.7 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 57.1 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.8 in 55.2 in -1.4 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 54.8 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.1 in 55.3 in -2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.9 in 39.6 in -3.7 in
Total Legroom 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 80.6 in (over 2 rows) -2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.2 ft3 30.9 ft3 -7.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 56.4 ft3 59.6 ft3 -3.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte

2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2019 I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-5

2018 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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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