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2014 Kia Forte
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2014 Kia Forte
MSRP $15,995 - $26,395
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2014 Volkswagen Jetta
MSRP $14,990 - $35,300
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122 1.8 L/110
1.8 L/110 2.0 L/120 2.0 L/121 1.4 L/85
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection MPI
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Horsepower
173 hp @ 6500 rpm 148 hp @ 6500 rpm
170 hp @ 6200 rpm 140 hp @ 4000 rpm 210 hp @ 5300 rpm 115 hp @ 5200 rpm 170 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
154 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm 131 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm
184 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 207 ft-lb @ 1700 rpm 125 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 184 ft-lb @ 1000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Auto w/Steptronic Shifter -inc: Active ECO 6-Speed Auto w/Steptronic Shifter -inc: Active ECO, Keyless Entry w/Panic Alarm, Air Conditioning 6-Speed Automatic -inc: Active ECO 6-Speed Manual
6-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: sport mode 5-Speed Manual 6-Speed Manual 6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: sport mode 7-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Diesel Hybrid
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
4.5 - 9.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
4.2 - 6.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
4.2 - 9.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
45.0 - 55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
993 mm
970 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,425 mm
1,402 mm
Rear Head Room
947 mm
942 mm
Rear Leg Room
912 mm
968 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,394 mm
1,361 mm
Trunk Volume
422 L
309 - 439 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,652 mm
Length, Overall
4,559 mm
4,628 - 4,643 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,781 mm
1,778 mm
Height, Overall
1,435 mm
1,453 mm
Min Ground Clearance
140 mm
124 - 140 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,241 - 1,287 kg
1,272 - 1,505 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/45HR17 P195/65TR15 P205/55HR16
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 P195/65HR15 P225/40HR18 P205/50HR17
Rear Tire Size
P215/45HR17 P195/65TR15 P205/55HR16
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 P195/65HR15 P225/40HR18 P205/50HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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