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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2013 Kia Forte specs.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2014 2013  
Model Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Kia Forte  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
156 hp@6200
144 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 104.3 in -2.8 in
Length 179.3 in 170.9 in 8.4 in
Width 70.1 in 69.9 in 0.2 in
Height 59.2 in 57.5 in 1.7 in
Curb Weight 3285 lb. 2843 lb. 442 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 13.7 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 40.0 in -1.6 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 41.1 in 43.3 in -2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 38.4 in -0.3 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 35.5 in 35.0 in 0.5 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) -1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.8 ft3 19.4 ft3 13.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.9 ft3 0.0 66.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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 2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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