Kia Forte (2016) vs. Mazda CX-7 (2012) Specs

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2016 Kia Forte and 2012 Mazda CX-7 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2012
Model	Kia Forte	Mazda CX-7
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	108.3 in	-2 in
Length	171.3 in	184.3 in	-13 in
Width	70.1 in	73.7 in	-3.6 in
Height	57.1 in	64.8 in	-7.7 in
Curb Weight	3122 lb.	3787 lb.	-665 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.4 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.7 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	58.0 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	54.8 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.7 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	39.3 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	55.8 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	53.0 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	36.4 in	-0.5 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	29.9 ft³	-6.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	58.6 ft³	-2.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.

2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review

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