Comparing the 2024 Kia Forte vs 2024 Mazda3 Sport

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2024 Kia Forte

MSRP starting at:

23,644

84 months financing
$82 @ 6.99 %*
+tx/wk 0cash down
LX IVT
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2024 Mazda3 Sport

MSRP starting at:

27,045

GX Auto FWD

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $23,644 $27,045
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 8.5
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 6.5
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 147 @ 6200 191 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 132 @ 4500 186 @ 4000
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 8.5 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 6.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 8.5 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 6.5 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122 2.5 L/152
Fuel System MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 147 @ 6200 191 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 132 @ 4500 186 @ 4000
Trans Order Code
Trans Type 1 6
Trans Description Cont. CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.68 - 0.39 3.55
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.02
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.35
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.60
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.82 3.05
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.89 3.42
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120 100
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 96
Front Head Room (in) 38.8 38
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 42.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.1 55.7
Front Hip Room (in) 53 54.6
Second Head Room (in) 37.5 37.2
Second Leg Room (in) 35.7 35.1
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
CVT Transmission Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Wheel Covers Standard N/A
Steel Wheels Standard N/A
6-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Aluminum Wheels N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire N/A Standard
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard N/A
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard N/A
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard N/A
Remote Trunk Release Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Floor Mats N/A Standard
Telematics N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Standard
Keyless Start N/A Standard
Cargo Shade N/A Standard
LED Headlights N/A Standard
Requires Subscription N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Rear Side Air Bag N/A Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor N/A Standard
Knee Air Bag N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
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