2018 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2018 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 2018 Kia Forte Hatchback has a more powerful engine than the 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback, and it gets 3.6 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$18,300
$19,345
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
164 hp
155 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
27 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
37 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
31 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
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

2018 Kia Forte Hatchback

2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050 - $2,300
$1,800 - $2,050
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$289 (2018 Kia Forte5 LX Auto)
$189 (2018 Mazda Mazda3 5-Door Sport Manual)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$15,453 - $15,703
$11,603 - $11,853
2018 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Front Left Comparison2018 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Front Left Comparison
2018 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Rear Right Comparison2018 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Dashboard Comparison2018 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Dashboard Comparison
2018 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Side Comparison2018 Kia Forte Hatchback vs. 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback - Side Comparison
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