Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI 2006 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2010

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI (2006) vs. Kia Forte (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2010 Kia Forte specs.

2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2010 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2006 2010  
Model Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Kia Forte  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5500
207 lb-ft@1800
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
156 hp@6200
144 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 104.3 in -2.8 in
Length 179.3 in 178.3 in 1 in
Width 70.1 in 69.9 in 0.2 in
Height 57.4 in 57.5 in -0.1 in
Curb Weight 3303 lb. 2740 lb. 563 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 13.7 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 40.0 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 55.7 in -0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.0 in -53 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 43.3 in -2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.8 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 54.7 in -1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.3 in -53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 35.0 in 0.4 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) -1.7 in
Cargo Volume 16.0 ft3 14.7 ft3 1.3 ft3

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
most comfortable seats out of the Totoya Matrix, Mazda 3, Honda fit, Nissan Versa see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Excellent seats and comfort, however occasionally find the seats a bit narrow and the foot well can be tight in some shoes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Zero fatigue on long drives, natural driving position see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Same as a small sedan, dead pedal, loads of head room see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
High roof line gives sedan-like head room, lots of foot room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good Shoulder width, okay leg room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2006 4dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Seats could be firmer though adequate. It has no lumbar support and expended use probably will change the shape of the foam used in the seat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Forte

2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.