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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) vs. Kia Forte (2021) Specs

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2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2021 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2021 2021  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Kia Forte  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
228 hp@4700
258 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.8 in 106.3 in -2.5 in
Length 167.6 in 182.7 in -15.1 in
Width 70.8 in 70.9 in -0.1 in
Height 58.2 in 56.5 in 1.7 in
Curb Weight 3256 lb. 3012 lb. 244 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 14.0 gal. -0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 38.8 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 56.1 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.0 in -53 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.2 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 37.5 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 55.3 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.1 in -51.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 35.7 in -0.1 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 77.9 in (over 2 rows) -1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.4 ft3 15.3 ft3 2.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.7 ft3 15.3 ft3 38.4 ft3

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