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2021 Kia
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| Invoice* | $17,263 to $22,241 | $18,139 to $26,827 |
| MPG - City | 25 - 31 | 30 |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 41 | N/A |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
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**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will feel a little more squished in the Kia Forte than in the Volkswagen Jetta, due to the Kia Forte's smaller rear head- and legroom.
Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Jetta, the Kia Forte may be a little roomier and more comfortable for the driver and front seat passengers.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Forte as you will with the Volkswagen Jetta, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Forte will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Jetta.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Kia Forte will cost more in transportation costs than the Volkswagen Jetta.
Dimensions
The Kia Forte is about the same width as the Volkswagen Jetta.
When looking at overall length, the Kia Forte takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Jetta.
Drivetrain
The Kia Forte has much less torque than the Volkswagen Jetta, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Handling
The Kia Forte has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Jetta, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the Kia Forte and the Volkswagen Jetta.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Kia Forte and the Volkswagen Jetta.
The Kia Forte has a roomier cargo area for holding your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Jetta.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Kia Forte than that of the Volkswagen Jetta.