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2024 Mazda Mazda3
MSRP $24,200 - $37,400
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2023 Kia Forte
MSRP $20,695 - $31,095
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.5 L/152
2.0 L/122 1.6 L/97
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6000 rpm 227 hp @ 5000 rpm
147 hp @ 6200 rpm 201 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
186 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 310 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm
132 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 195 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed SKYACTIV-Drive Automatic -inc: manual-shift mode and drive selection switch 6-Speed SKYACTIV-Drive Automatic -inc: manual-shift mode, drive selection switch and paddle shifters
Intelligent Variable Automatic -inc: drive mode select 7-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic -inc: drive mode select and paddle shifter (push button type)
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.4 - 10.1 L/100 km
8.2 - 8.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.3 - 7.3 L/100 km
6.0 - 6.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.5 - 8.8 km
7.2 - 7.8 km
Fuel Capacity
48.0 - 50.0 L
53.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
955 - 965 mm
986 mm
Front Leg Room
1,074 mm
1,072 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,415 mm
1,425 mm
Rear Head Room
932 - 947 mm
953 mm
Rear Leg Room
892 mm
907 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,359 mm
1,405 mm
Trunk Volume
374 L
433 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,725 mm
2,700 mm
Length, Overall
4,661 mm
4,641 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,796 mm
1,801 mm
Height, Overall
1,445 mm
1,435 mm
Min Ground Clearance
135 mm
135 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,417 - 1,540 kg
1,319 - 1,397 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR16 P215/45VR18
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18 P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR16 P215/45VR18
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18 P195/65HR15
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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