Model Year | 2017 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 115.3 in | -9 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 199.4 in | -28.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 77.5 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 69.0 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3031 lb. | 4225 lb. | -1194 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.9 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 56.7 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.0 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.1 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 57.4 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.4 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.7 in | -29.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 38.2 ft3 | -15 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 | -14.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mazda CX-9.