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2012 Kia Forte and 2015 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Mazda Mazda5 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,341 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,261 kg | 1,568 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 60 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,001 mm | 974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 1,001 mm | 888 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 775 mm | -775 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 320 L | 229 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 1,257 L | 18.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 2,008 L | -2 L |
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda5
| 2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
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