Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6500 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 91.7 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 157.3 in | 19.1 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 67.7 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 49.0 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2877 lb. | 2527 lb. | 350 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.2 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 43.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 0.0 in | 35.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 0.0 in | 52.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 0.0 in | 33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 34.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |