| Model Year | 2023 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-5 | Kia Forte | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 106.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 171.3 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 70.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 57.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3717 lb. | 3045 lb. | 672 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 | 30.8 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 59.3 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mazda CX-5.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.