Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback (2016 – 2018) vs Kia Forte (2016 – 2018): specs compared
Both offer around 165 hp at most. The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. At 4,559 mm, the Kia Forte is 89 mm longer than the Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 / Axela Hatchback
2016 – 2018
|
Kia
Forte
2016 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2018 | 2016 – 2018 |
| Body style | Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 100 – 165 hp | 149 – 166 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 380 Nm | 179 – 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 11.6 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 5.8 L/100 km | 7.4 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,470 mm | 4,559 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,275 – 1,319 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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