Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 182 kW@5000 350 Nm@2500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,681 mm | 4,341 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,646 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,718 kg | 1,335 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 52 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 975 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 889 mm | 36 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 847 L | 549 L | 298 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,659 L | 0 L | 1 L |
2010 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |