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Kia Forte (2023) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2021) Specs

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2023 Kia Forte and 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2023 2021  
Model Kia Forte Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
150 kW@6000
264 Nm@1500
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
135 kW@7000
205 Nm@4000
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,309 mm 0 mm
Length 4,641 mm 3,914 mm 1 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,735 mm 0 mm
Height 1,435 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,366 kg 1,135 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 53 L 45 L 8 L
Headroom, Row 1 986 mm 935 mm 51 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,425 mm 1,326 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,321 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 0 mm 953 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,405 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,298 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 907 mm 0 mm 907 mm
Total Legroom 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 433 L 127 L 306 L

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