kia forte5 vs volkswagen e golf
2018 Kia Forte5 LX Automatic
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
629605
634375
$18,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
$31,895
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model Forte5 | Sub-Model e-Golf |
| Make Kia | Make Volkswagen |
| Model Forte | Model Golf |
| Model Year 2018 Kia Forte5 | Model Year 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf |
| Year 2018 | Year 2019 |
| MSRP $18,300 | MSRP $31,895 |
| Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas | Engine Electric |
| Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 6-Speed Automatic | Transmission Single Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 147 hp | Horsepower 134 hp |
| Torque 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque 214 lb-ft |
| City 25 MPG | City 126 MPGE |
| Highway 34 MPG | Highway 111 MPGE |
| Combined 28 MPG | Combined 119 MPGE |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity N/A |
| Cruising Range City 330 miles | Cruising Range City N/A |
| Cruising Range Highway 448.8 miles | Cruising Range Highway N/A |
| Steering Type Rack-Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 34.8 ft | Turning Diameter 35.8 ft |
| Wheels Type Steel Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Strut | Front Suspension Strut |
| Rear Suspension Torsion Beam | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Not Available | Navigation System Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Not Available | Power Liftgate Not Available |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available | Adaptive Cruise Control Optional |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Not Available |
| Climate Control Not Available | Climate Control Standard |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Optional | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Front Seat(s) Standard |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Steering Wheel Not Available | Heated Steering Wheel Not Available |
| Keyless Start Optional | Keyless Start Standard |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Not Available | Multi-Zone A/C Standard |
| Rear A/C Not Available | Rear A/C Not Available |
| Power Driver Seat Not Available | Power Driver Seat Standard |
| Power Passenger Seat Not Available | Power Passenger Seat Standard |
| Remote Engine Start Not Available | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
| Remote Trunk Release Standard | Remote Trunk Release Not Available |
| Seat Memory Not Available | Seat Memory Not Available |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available | Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available |
| Telematics Not Available | Telematics Standard |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Standard | Cloth Seats Standard |
| Leather Seats Not Available | Leather Seats Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel Optional | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
| Sun/Moonroof Not Available | Sun/Moonroof Not Available |
| HD Radio Not Available | HD Radio Standard |
| Satellite Radio Standard | Satellite Radio Standard |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Standard | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Not Available | Premium Sound System Not Available |
| Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Not Available |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available |
| Smart Device Integration Optional | Smart Device Integration Standard |
| WiFi Hotspot Not Available | WiFi Hotspot Not Available |
| Seating Capacity 5 seater | Seating Capacity 5 seater |
| Ground Clearance 5.5 in | Ground Clearance N/A |
| Wheelbase 106.3 in | Wheelbase 103.5 in |
| Front Wheel Size 15" x 6" | Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size 15" x 6" | Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" |
| Front Tire P195/65HR15 | Front Tire P205/55HR16 |
| Rear Tire P195/65HR15 | Rear Tire P205/55HR16 |
| Front Width 61.5 in | Front Width 60.8 in |
| Max Width 70.1 in | Max Width 70.8 in |
| Height 57.1 in | Height 57.2 in |
| Length 171.3 in | Length 168.1 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 39.4 in | Front Seat Headroom 38.4 in |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.1 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in |
| Front Seat Hip Room 53.8 in | Front Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Front Seat Leg Room 42.2 in | Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 38.7 in | Rear Seat Headroom 38.1 in |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.9 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in |
| Rear Seat Hip Room 53.1 in | Rear Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 35.9 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 35.6 in |
| Battery Size N/A | Battery Size 35.8 kWh |
| Curb Weight N/A | Curb Weight 3,455 lbs |