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Mazda Mazda6 (2016) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 and 2015 Kia Forte specs.

2016 Mazda Mazda6 and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2016 2015  
Model Mazda Mazda6 Kia Forte  
Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@5700
185 lb-ft@3250
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6500
154 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.4 in 106.3 in 5.1 in
Length 191.5 in 179.5 in 12 in
Width 72.4 in 70.1 in 2.3 in
Height 57.1 in 56.5 in 0.6 in
Curb Weight 3250 lb. 2959 lb. 291 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.4 gal. 13.2 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 39.1 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 56.1 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.1 in 53.0 in 3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 42.2 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.3 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 54.9 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.1 in 53.1 in 3 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 35.9 in 2.8 in
Total Legroom 80.9 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 2.8 in
Cargo Volume 14.8 ft3 14.9 ft3 -0.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda Mazda6

2016 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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