Mazda CX-7 (2010) vs. Kia Forte (2020) Specs

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2010 Mazda CX-7 and 2020 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2010	2020
Model	Mazda CX-7	Kia Forte
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 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	108.3 in	106.3 in	2 in
Length	184.3 in	182.7 in	1.6 in
Width	73.7 in	70.9 in	2.8 in
Height	64.8 in	56.5 in	8.3 in
Curb Weight	3787 lb.	3012 lb.	775 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	14.0 gal.	2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	38.8 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	56.1 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	53.0 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	42.2 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.5 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	55.3 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	51.1 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.7 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	15.3 ft³	14.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	15.3 ft³	43.3 ft³

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

2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review

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