Kia K4 Hatchback vs Volkswagen Jetta (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$965

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

K4 Hatchback EX FWD vs Jetta S FWD
Measure	K4 Hatchback	Jetta	Winner
MSRP + destination	$26,235	$25,270	Jetta
Horsepower	147 hp	158 hp	Jetta
Torque	132 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	Jetta
MPG combined	30 mpg	34 mpg	Jetta
Cargo, max	22.2 cu ft to 59.3 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	22.2 cu ft	14.1 cu ft	K4 Hatchback
Rear legroom	38.0 in	37.4 in	K4 Hatchback
Front legroom	38.3 in to 42.3 in	41.1 in	N/A
Length	174.4 in	185.8 in to 186.5 in	N/A
Width	72.8 in	70.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,080 lb	2,998 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.5 in	About the same
0-60 mph	8.7 s estimate	8.0 s estimate	Jetta
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	K4 Hatchback

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
K4 Hatchback EX FWD $24,990	Jetta Sport FWD $25,305	$315
Jetta S FWD $23,995	K4 Hatchback EX FWD $24,990	$995

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Jetta costs $1,869 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: Jetta wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.