2021 Kia Forte vs 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
MSRP$17,890 | MSRP$29,880 |
Listings173 | Listings49 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
2021 Kia Forte Reviews Summary | |
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews SummaryWith its updated engine, revised suspension, and tech-forward interior, the latest iteration of Volkswagen’s legendary GTI looks ready to do battle with the Hyundai Veloster N as well as the Honda Civic Si and Subaru WRX. With regards to performance, the GTI is a new vehicle that leaves almost nothing to be desired. | |
No video found | No video found |
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 City31 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway41 | 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 City31 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway41 | 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 Weight2908 lbs | Curb Weight3113 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 Payload884 lbs | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,890 | $29,880 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | With its updated engine, revised suspension, and tech-forward interior, the latest iteration of Volkswagen’s legendary GTI looks ready to do battle with the Hyundai Veloster N as well as the Honda Civic Si and Subaru WRX. With regards to performance, the GTI is a new vehicle that leaves almost nothing to be desired. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
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 | 31 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 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 | 31 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 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 | 2908 lbs | 3113 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 | 884 lbs | 915 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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