Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,341 mm | 5,095 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,335 kg | 1,958 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 76 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 991 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 1,011 mm | 888 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,445 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 487 L | 62 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 1,368 L | 18.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 2,852 L | -2 L |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-9.