Specifications Comparison: 2023 Kia Forte vs 2024 Mazda 3

Curb Weight

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
GT DCT	1.6L I4	FWD	3,079 lbs.	201 hp	15.3 lbs/hp
GT	1.6L I4	FWD	2,989 lbs.	201 hp	14.9 lbs/hp
GTLine IVT	2.0L I4	FWD	2,908 lbs.	147 hp	19.8 lbs/hp
LX IVT	2.0L I4	FWD	2,908 lbs.	147 hp	19.8 lbs/hp
LXS IVT	2.0L I4	FWD	2,908 lbs.	147 hp	19.8 lbs/hp

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
Mazda 2.5 Carbon	2.5L I4	AWD	3,395 lbs.	227 hp	15.0 lbs/hp
Mazda 2.5 S Carbon Edition	2.5L I4	AWD	3,300 lbs.	191 hp	17.3 lbs/hp
Mazda 2.5 S	2.5L I4	FWD	3,124 lbs.	191 hp	16.4 lbs/hp
Mazda 2.5 S Preferred	2.5L I4	FWD	3,124 lbs.	191 hp	16.4 lbs/hp
Mazda 2.5 S Select Sport	2.5L I4	FWD	3,124 lbs.	191 hp	16.4 lbs/hp
Mazda 2.5 Premium Plus	2.5L I4	AWD	3,395 lbs.	227 hp	15.0 lbs/hp