Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 180.3 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 70.7 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3036 lb. | 3013 lb. | 23 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.2 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.5 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.8 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda Mazda3.