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Compare Kia Forte5 vs Volkswagen Beetle

Kia Forte5
2018 Kia Forte5
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$18,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Volkswagen Beetle
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
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$20,895
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.3
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
29.9 ft³

Photos

Kia Forte5
2017-2018 Kia Forte5 Hatchback Right Side View
2017-2018 Kia Forte5 Hatchback Driver and Front Passenger Seats
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Volkswagen Beetle
2017-2019 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback Exterior
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
N/A
3,045 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
29 MPG
City
25 MPG
26 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 Tons/yr
6.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
330 miles
377 miles
Cruising Range Highway
448.8 miles
478.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
171.3 in
168.8 in
Height
57.1 in
58.6 in
Max Width
70.1 in
71.9 in
Front Width
61.5 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
62 in
61.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
100.1 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.4 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.1 in
55.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.8 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.9 in
31.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.7 in
37.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.9 in
49 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.1 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
23.2 ft³
15.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
29.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
35.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
15" x 6"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 6"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P195/65HR15
P215/60TR16
Rear Tire
P195/65HR15
P215/60TR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Clear White
  • Gravity Blue
  • Silky Silver
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • White Silver Metallic, Build Out: 01/01/2019

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Aurora Black
  • Snow White Pearl
Habanero Orange Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim
  • Titan Black, Tixo Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Optional
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Optional
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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