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2013 Kia Forte and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 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 | 6-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 | 2906 lb. | 2527 lb. | 379 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 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 |
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