Kia Forte vs Volkswagen Jetta (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,315

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Forte LX FWD vs Jetta S FWD
Measure	Forte	Jetta	Winner
MSRP + destination	$21,145	$23,460	Forte
Horsepower	147 hp	158 hp	Jetta
Torque	132 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	Jetta
MPG combined	34 mpg	34 mpg	About the same
Cargo, max	15.3 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	Forte
Cargo, seats up	15.3 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	Forte
Rear legroom	35.7 in	37.4 in	Jetta
Front legroom	42.2 in	41.1 in	Forte
Length	182.7 in	185.8 in to 186.5 in	N/A
Width	70.9 in	71.3 in	Not scored
Curb weight	2,769 lb	2,974 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.5 in	About the same
0-60 mph	8.0 s estimate	8.0 s estimate	About the same
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	Forte

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Forte LX FWD $19,990	Jetta S Manual FWD $21,435	$1,445
Jetta S FWD $21,435	Forte LXS IVT FWD $20,490	$945

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Forte costs $2,315 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Forte wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.