Model Year | 2018 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5000 420 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,697 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,549 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,375 kg | 1,735 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 56 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 991 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 1,006 mm | 911 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,047 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 875 L | -218 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 1,688 L | 0 L |
2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.
2019 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mazda CX-5.