Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 154 kW@5300 281 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,652 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,656 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,301 kg | 1,455 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 55 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 942 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 968 mm | -79 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 416 L | 445 L | -29 L |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta.