Kia Forte (2011) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2018) Specs

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2011 Kia Forte and 2018 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2018
Model	Kia Forte	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,649 mm	2,830 mm	0 mm
Length	4,529 mm	4,864 mm	0 mm
Width	1,775 mm	1,839 mm	0 mm
Height	1,461 mm	1,450 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,302 kg	1,615 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	52 L	62 L	-10 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,016 mm	975 mm	-974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,415 mm	1,450 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,346 mm	1,425 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,100 mm	1,072 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	960 mm	942 mm	18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,389 mm	1,410 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,354 mm	1,425 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	889 mm	983 mm	-94 mm
Total Legroom	1,989 mm (over 2 rows)	2,055 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume	416 L	419 L	-3 L

2011 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

2011 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
2010	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review

2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2018 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2019	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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