Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda6 | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,864 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,466 kg | 1,266 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 52 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,016 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 960 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 889 mm | 94 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 416 L | 3 L |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |