Kia Forte5 vs Volkswagen Jetta (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,315

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

Forte5 LX IVT vs Jetta S FWD
Measure	Forte5	Jetta	Winner
MSRP + destination	$21,145	$23,460	Forte5
Horsepower	147 hp	158 hp	Jetta
Torque	N/A	184 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	34 mpg	34 mpg	About the same
Cargo, max	15.3 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	Forte5
Cargo, seats up	N/A	14.1 cu ft	N/A
Rear legroom	35.7 in	37.4 in	Jetta
Front legroom	42.2 in	41.1 in	Forte5
Length	171.3 in to 178.0 in	185.8 in to 186.5 in	N/A
Width	70.9 in	71.3 in	Not scored
Curb weight	N/A	2,974 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.5 in	About the same
0-60 mph	N/A	8.0 s estimate	N/A
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	Forte5

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
Forte5 LX IVT $19,990	Jetta S Manual FWD $21,435	$1,445
Jetta S FWD $21,435	Forte5 LXS IVT $20,490	$945

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Forte5 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: Forte5 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.