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2018 Kia Forte5 LX Automatic
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG

2018 Kia Forte5 LX Automatic

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG

$18,300 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model Forte5 Sub-Model Golf GTI
Make Kia Make Volkswagen
Model Forte Model Golf
Model Year 2018 Kia Forte5 Model Year 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Year 2018 Year 2025
MSRP $18,300 MSRP N/A
Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 7-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 147 hp Horsepower 262 hp
Torque 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm Torque 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
City 25 MPG City 24 MPG
Highway 34 MPG Highway 33 MPG
Combined 28 MPG Combined 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City 330 miles Cruising Range City 316.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway 448.8 miles Cruising Range Highway 435.6 miles
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 N/A
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate N/A
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control N/A
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking N/A
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control N/A
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) N/A
Cruise Control Optional Cruise Control N/A
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate N/A
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) N/A
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel N/A
Keyless Start Optional Keyless Start N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry N/A
A/C Standard A/C N/A
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C N/A
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C N/A
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat N/A
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat N/A
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start N/A
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release N/A
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory N/A
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage N/A
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener N/A
Telematics Not Available Telematics N/A
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats N/A
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats N/A
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Optional Leather Steering Wheel N/A
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats N/A
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats N/A
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof N/A
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio N/A
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio N/A
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input N/A
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection N/A
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System N/A
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System N/A
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A
Smart Device Integration Optional Smart Device Integration N/A
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot N/A
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Ground Clearance 5.5 in Ground Clearance 4.7 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in Wheelbase 103.6 in
Front Wheel Size 15" x 6" Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 15" x 6" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5"
Front Tire P195/65HR15 Front Tire P225/40HR18
Rear Tire P195/65HR15 Rear Tire P225/40HR18
Front Width 61.5 in Front Width 60.4 in
Max Width 70.1 in Max Width 70.4 in
Height 57.1 in Height 57.9 in
Length 171.3 in Length 168.8 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.4 in Front Seat Headroom 38.5 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 53.4 in
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 46.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.9 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35 in
Curb Weight N/A Curb Weight 3,188 lbs