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Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI (2010) vs. Kia Forte (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2018 Kia Forte specs.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2018 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2010 2018  
Model Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Kia Forte  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 106.3 in -4.8 in
Length 179.3 in 179.5 in -0.2 in
Width 70.1 in 70.1 in 0 in
Height 57.4 in 56.3 in 1.1 in
Curb Weight 3308 lb. 3011 lb. 297 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.1 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 56.1 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.8 in -53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.2 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.3 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 54.9 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.1 in -53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 35.9 in -0.5 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.5 in
Cargo Volume 16.0 ft3 14.9 ft3 1.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte

2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2019 I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review
 

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