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2012 Kia Forte and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| 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 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 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 | 2831 lb. | 2527 lb. | 304 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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