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Mazda CX-5 (2021) vs. Kia Forte (2021) Specs

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2021 Mazda CX-5 and 2021 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2021 2021  
Model Mazda CX-5 Kia Forte  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5000
320 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.2 in 106.3 in -0.1 in
Length 179.1 in 182.7 in -3.6 in
Width 72.5 in 70.9 in 1.6 in
Height 65.3 in 56.5 in 8.8 in
Curb Weight 3699 lb. 3012 lb. 687 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.8 gal. 14.0 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 38.8 in 0.9 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 37.5 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.8 in 55.3 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.3 in 51.1 in 4.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.6 in 35.7 in 3.9 in
Total Legroom 80.6 in (over 2 rows) 77.9 in (over 2 rows) 2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.9 ft3 15.3 ft3 15.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 59.6 ft3 15.3 ft3 44.3 ft3

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