Mazda Mazda6 (2008) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs

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2008 Mazda Mazda6 and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2008	2015
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Kia Forte
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 212 hp@6000 197 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	106.3 in	-1 in
Length	186.8 in	179.5 in	7.3 in
Width	70.1 in	70.1 in	0 in
Height	56.7 in	56.5 in	0.2 in
Curb Weight	3347 lb.	3036 lb.	311 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.1 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	56.1 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	53.0 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.3 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	54.9 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	53.1 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	35.9 in	0.6 in
Total Legroom	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume	15.2 ft³	14.9 ft³	0.3 ft³

2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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