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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in | -4.8 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 171.3 in | 8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.1 in | 0 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 57.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3045 lb. | 183 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.4 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.7 in | -0.6 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 | 35.5 in | 35.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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