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2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2010 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 104.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Length | 182.2 in | 178.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 2740 lb. | 417 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.7 in | -0.5 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 | 37.1 in | 37.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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