Model Compare
Comparing the "2019 Kia Forte" and "2019 Volkswagen Jetta"
Overview
MSRP
$17,790
$18,745
MPG (Combined)
31
34
Engine
147-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
147-hp, 1.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Transmission
2-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manual ,
6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed manual w/OD ,
8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Seats
5
5
Consumer Rating
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Pricing
List Price
$18,715
$19,640
MSRP
$17,790
$18,745
Invoice Price
$17,168
$17,995
Destination Charge
$925
$895
Fuel Economy
Combined MPG
31
34
City MPG
31
30
Highway MPG
41
40
Convenience
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not available
Not available
Compass
Available
Available
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Not available
Not available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Urethane
Gear Shift Knob Trim
Urethane
Urethane
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Standard
Standard
Clock
In-dash
In-dash
12-Volt DC Power Outlet
2
1
Retained Accessory Power
Standard
Standard
Dome Light
Fade
Fade
Glovebox Light
Not available
Not available
Map Light
Front
Rear
Cargo Light
Standard
Standard
Cupholders
Front and rear
Front and rear
Programmable Garage-Door Opener
Available
Available
Voice Recorder
Not available
Not available
Tire Mobility Kit
Standard
Standard
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
Day-night
Rear Window Defogger
Standard
Standard
Floor Mats
Available: Carpeted front & rear
Carpet front
USB Ports
Not available
Not available
Hands Free Auto-Opening Liftgate/Trunk
Not available
Not available
Proximity Key
Not available
Not available
Specifications
Length
182.7 "
185.1 "
Wheelbase
106.3 "
105.7 "
Front Track
61.5 "
60.7 "
Rear Track
61.9 "
60.4 "
Width
70.9 "
70.8 "
Turning Radius
17.4 '
18.2 '
Height
56.5 "
57.4 "
Horsepower
147 @ 6,200 rpm
147 @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
132 @ 4,500 rpm
184 @ 1,400 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.0 gal.
13.2 gal.
Bore and Stroke
3.19 / 3.82 "
2.93 / 3.15 "
Drag Coefficient
Not available
.27
Curb Weight
2,707 lbs.
2,888 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
3,638 lbs.
4,057 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
Not available
Not available
Passenger Volume
96 cu.ft.
95 cu.ft.
Front Legroom
42.2 "
41.1 "
Front Headroom
38.8 "
38.5 "
Front Hip Room
53.0 "
Not available
Front Shoulder Room
56.1 "
55.9 "
Rear Legroom
35.7 "
37.4 "
Rear Headroom
37.5 "
37.2 "
Rear Hip Room
51.1 "
Not available
Rear Shoulder Room
55.3 "
54.0 "
Maximum Luggage Volume
15.3 cu.ft.
14.1 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume
15.3 cu.ft.
14.1 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume Seats Folded
Not available
Not available
Maximum Interior Cargo Volume
15.3 cu.ft.
14.1 cu.ft.
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