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Mazda CX-7 (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda CX-7 and 2013 Kia Forte specs.

2009 Mazda CX-7 and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2009 2013  
Model Mazda CX-7 Kia Forte  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
244 hp@5000
258 lb-ft@2500
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
168 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 104.3 in 4 in
Length 184.0 in 170.9 in 13.1 in
Width 73.7 in 69.9 in 3.8 in
Height 64.8 in 57.5 in 7.3 in
Curb Weight 3710 lb. 2950 lb. 760 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.2 gal. 13.7 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 40.0 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.0 in 55.7 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 53.0 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 43.3 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 38.4 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.8 in 54.7 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.0 in 53.3 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 35.0 in 1.4 in
Total Legroom 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) -0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.9 ft3 19.4 ft3 10.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.6 ft3 0.0 58.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-7

2009 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte

2013 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 2013 Kia Forte

2013 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
 
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