2016 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback
2016 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Front Left Comparison
2016 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Side Comparison2016 Kia Forte Hatchback
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2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback
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What is the main difference between Forte Hatchback and 3 Hatchback?
Two Hatchbacks with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower and fuel economy. And finally, the 2016 Kia Forte Hatchback has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback gets 5 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Man, FWD
- 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$18,090
$18,945
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
173 hp
155 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
29 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
33 MPG
40 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
33 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.1 in
70.7 in
Length
Length
171.3 in
175.6 in
Height
Height
57.1 in
57.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
83.4 ft2
86.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.4 in
37.6 - 38.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.2 in
42.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.1 in
57.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.7 in
37.5 - 37.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.9 in
35.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
54.9 in
54.4 in
Costs
2016 Kia Forte Hatchback
2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050 - $2,400
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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