2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2022 Kia Forte
Overview | |
MSRP$28,695 | MSRP$19,090 |
Average price$30,300 | Average price$22,331 |
Listings31 | Listings145 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary | |
2022 Kia Forte Reviews SummaryWith inflation and gas prices delivering a one-two punch to Canadian 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 Forte for the 2022 model year 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 | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3210 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height56.5 in |
Length168.0 in | Length182.7 in |
Width70.8 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,695 | $19,090 |
Average price | $30,300 | $22,331 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | With inflation and gas prices delivering a one-two punch to Canadian 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 Forte for the 2022 model year 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 228 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3210 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 168.0 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 1023 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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