Mazda MAZDA3 vs Kia Forte
Overview | |
MSRP$24,170 | MSRP$19,690 |
Listings9548 | Listings7930 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryVerdict: The 2024 Mazda3 delivers luxurious levels of styling and performance despite coming from an automaker that is often cross-shopped against mass-market rivals. Consider this car an entry-level Audi rather than a Toyota competitor. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2023 Kia Forte makes its mark among rival compact sedans with value. You get more for the money than with its rivals, but at the same time, you won't feel as though you have to sacrifice quality or performance. It's an all-around solid choice in a very competitive class. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.2 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3124 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height56.5 in |
Length183.5 in | Length182.7 in |
Width70.7 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase107.3 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload955 lbs | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,170 | $19,690 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Verdict: The 2024 Mazda3 delivers luxurious levels of styling and performance despite coming from an automaker that is often cross-shopped against mass-market rivals. Consider this car an entry-level Audi rather than a Toyota competitor. | The 2023 Kia Forte makes its mark among rival compact sedans with value. You get more for the money than with its rivals, but at the same time, you won't feel as though you have to sacrifice quality or performance. It's an all-around solid choice in a very competitive class. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.2 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3124 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 955 lbs | 1023 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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