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2008 Mazda Mazda5 and 2019 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
| Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,610 mm | 4,641 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,755 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,631 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,550 kg | 1,228 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 53 L | 7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,344 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,412 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 894 mm | 907 mm | -13 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 942 mm | 0 mm | 942 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,250 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,039 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 780 mm | 0 mm | 780 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,708 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 320 L | 433 L | -113 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,257 L | 15.3 | -14.3 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,008 L | 15.3 | -13.3 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda5
| 2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room overall in the car. As a larger driver (6'3"), I need to push the drivers seat back. So the kid behind me has to get pushed back. Well the third row can't move back, so I've I'm driving, no one can sit in the third row driver's side and have any leg room. This is the worst for kids in full-size car seats, because the seats position their legs higher and forward of where a small adult's would be with no car seat. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The center seats are adequate for tall adults. Judicious positioning of the front and center seats should get you better results than a subcompact. The third-row rear seats are for kids only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The back seat is made for very small folks only. The middle row seat belts are placed somewhat far back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The six-chair setup of the 5 means that luggage space is limited, and some may find the "three rows of two" arrangement adds difficulty to monitoring children in the far rear seats. In order to carry significant cargo the seats need to be removed. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte
| 2019 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte
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