Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. Kia Forte Koup Review

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a punch and will knock the Forte Koup down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Kia Forte Koup and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 most certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Kia Forte Koup's engine is slightly smaller than the Mazda MAZDASPEED3's, but not terribly so. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is tremendously more powerful than the Kia Forte Koup. The Kia Forte Koup could learn a lesson or two from the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 when it comes to torque.

Utility
Neither the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 nor the Kia Forte Koup has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Convenience
You quite certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the MAZDASPEED3 than with the Kia Forte Koup, because both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda offers a bit more head room than the Forte Koup, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Kia Forte Koup does.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the MAZDASPEED3 than the Kia because of its larger tank. The Kia Forte Koup and the Mazda compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Kia to the dealership as the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Kia Forte Koup will. With respect to gas mileage, the Kia Forte Koup has the MAZDASPEED3 beat. The Kia Forte Koup is considerably less pricey than the Mazda regarding MSRP. The MAZDASPEED3 will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Kia Forte Koup.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Mazda isn't quite as generous as the Kia's.