Mazda CX-9 (2018) vs. Kia Forte (2017) Specs

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2018 Mazda CX-9 and 2017 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2018	2017
Model	Mazda CX-9	Kia Forte
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000	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 Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.3 in	106.3 in	9 in
Length	199.4 in	171.3 in	28.1 in
Width	77.5 in	70.1 in	7.4 in
Height	69.0 in	57.1 in	11.9 in
Curb Weight	4054 lb.	3031 lb.	1023 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.4 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	56.1 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	53.8 in	2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	42.2 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.7 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.1 in	54.9 in	3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.4 in	53.1 in	4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	35.9 in	3.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	0.0 in	35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.1 in	0.0 in	40.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.7 in	0.0 in	29.7 in
Total Legroom	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	32 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.4 ft³	23.2 ft³	-8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.2 ft³	23.2	15 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.2 ft³	56.4 ft³	14.8 ft³

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