2018 Kia Forte Sedan vs. 2018 Volkswagen Jetta
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2018 Kia Forte Sedan
$289 /mo.
2018 Volkswagen Jetta
$179 /mo.
What is the main difference between Forte Sedan and Jetta?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price and horsepower. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2018 Kia Forte Sedan, which is $1,845 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta. And finally, the 2018 Jetta has a more powerful engine than the 2018 Forte Sedan. Among similarities are the body structure, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Man, FWD
- 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
- 1.4 L, Turbo, Man, FWD
- 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$16,800
$18,645
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
1.4L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
147 hp
150 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
28 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
40 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
33 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.1 in
70.0 in
Length
Length
179.5 in
183.4 in
Height
Height
56.3 in
57.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
104.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
87.4 ft2
89.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
38.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.2 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.1 in
55.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.3 in
37.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.9 in
38.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
54.9 in
53.6 in
Costs
2018 Kia Forte Sedan
2018 Volkswagen Jetta
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $2,050
$1,750 - $2,050
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$289 (2018 Kia Forte S Auto)
$179 (2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S Manual)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$15,203 - $15,453
$11,193 - $11,493
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