Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 185 lb-ft@3250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 106.3 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 179.1 in | 171.3 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 70.1 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 65.3 in | 57.1 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3045 lb. | 482 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.1 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.0 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.2 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.9 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.1 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 35.9 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.9 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 59.6 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
2017 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mazda CX-5.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.