2022 Kia Forte vs 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
MSRP$19,090 | MSRP$30,530 |
Listings881 | Listings86 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2022 Kia Forte Reviews SummaryWith inflation and gas prices delivering a one-two punch to American budgets, could compact cars like the 2022 Kia Forte make a comeback? The segment is full of good choices, and you can easily get one with all of the modern infotainment technology and safety features for under $30,000. Plus, today’s compact cars are the size of midsize sedans from a decade or two ago. Good thing Kia has updated the 2022 Forte with sharper styling and new infotainment, driver assist, and collision avoidance systems. Just in case consumers decide their next ride needs to be thriftier and more affordable. | |
2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight3133 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height57.6 in |
Length182.7 in | Length168.8 in |
Width70.9 in | Width70.4 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload1023 lbs | Maximum Payload904 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,090 | $30,530 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | With inflation and gas prices delivering a one-two punch to American budgets, could compact cars like the 2022 Kia Forte make a comeback? The segment is full of good choices, and you can easily get one with all of the modern infotainment technology and safety features for under $30,000. Plus, today’s compact cars are the size of midsize sedans from a decade or two ago. Good thing Kia has updated the 2022 Forte with sharper styling and new infotainment, driver assist, and collision avoidance systems. Just in case consumers decide their next ride needs to be thriftier and more affordable. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.3 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 3133 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 168.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.4 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1023 lbs | 904 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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