2022 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2021 Kia Forte
Overview | |
MSRP$17,890 | MSRP$20,800 |
Listings175 | Listings77 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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2021 Kia Forte Reviews Summary | |
2022 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews SummaryWith the departure of the grossly underappreciated Mazda6 midsize sedan, Mazda has just two cars left in its lineup: the iconic MX-5 and the compact 2022 Mazda3. Good thing for Mazda they’re both highly desirable. This year, a new Platinum Quartz Metallic paint colour is available. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City31 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City31 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight2908 lbs | Curb Weight2984 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height56.9 in |
Length182.7 in | Length183.5 in |
Width70.9 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload884 lbs | Maximum Payload1039 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,890 | $20,800 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | With the departure of the grossly underappreciated Mazda6 midsize sedan, Mazda has just two cars left in its lineup: the iconic MX-5 and the compact 2022 Mazda3. Good thing for Mazda they’re both highly desirable. This year, a new Platinum Quartz Metallic paint colour is available. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
MPG City | 31 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 31 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.3 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2908 lbs | 2984 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 884 lbs | 1039 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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