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Kia Forte (2014) vs. Mazda Mazda5 (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Kia Forte and 2015 Mazda Mazda5 specs.

2014 Kia Forte and 2015 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications

Model Year 2014 2015  
Model Kia Forte Mazda Mazda5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Minivan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,751 mm 0 mm
Length 4,351 mm 4,585 mm 0 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,750 mm 0 mm
Height 1,450 mm 1,615 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,381 kg 1,568 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 60 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,425 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 983 mm 1,001 mm 982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,349 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 912 mm 1,001 mm 911 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 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 657 L 320 L 337 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 23.2 1,257 L 22.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,597 L 2,008 L -1 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte

2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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 2014 Kia Forte

2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2015 Mazda Mazda5

2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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