Comparing the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2023 Kia Forte

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MSRP starting at:

25,345

Trendline Manual
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2023 Kia Forte

MSRP starting at:

22,645

LX IVT

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Overview
Base MSRP $25,345 $22,645
EPA Classification Compact Cars Midsize Cars
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 8.2
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 5.6 6
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 1.5 L/91 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 158 @ 5500 147 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 184 @ 1750 132 @ 4500
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact Cars Midsize Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 8.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 5.6 L/100 km 6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 8.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 5.6 L/100 km 6 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 1.5 L/91 2.0 L/122
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 158 @ 5500 147 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 184 @ 1750 132 @ 4500
Trans Order Code R2
Trans Type 6 1
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD CVT w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.11 2.68 - 0.39
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.12
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.36
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.77
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.63
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.00 2.82
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.39 4.89
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 94.7 96
Front Head Room (in) 38.5 38.8
Front Leg Room (in) 41.1 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.9 56.1
Front Hip Room (in) 53
Second Head Room (in) 37.2 37.5
Second Leg Room (in) 37.4 35.7
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed M/T Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels Standard N/A
M/T Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
A/T N/A Standard
CVT Transmission N/A Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode N/A Standard
Wheel Covers N/A Standard
Steel Wheels N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard N/A
Remote Trunk Release N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard N/A
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