2009 Mazda Premacy vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, 2013 Kia Forte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Forte (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 163 kg more than 2013 Kia Forte.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda Premacy | 2013 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | Premacy | Forte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 52 L |
