As the sun dips below the city skyline, within the VW Jetta, a customizable aura envelops you. With an optional 10-color interior ambient lighting feature, the VW Jetta lets you choose the accent lighting color that matches your ever-changing mood. Sadly, no such multi-color luxury is found in the Forte.

The VW Jetta also offers a feast for the senses with a range of upholstery options. Whether you prefer the standard cloth, the available leatherette, or the indulgence of optional leather, the Volkswagen caters to your tactile desires. In contrast, the Forte limits your options to the first two upholstery types.

As you navigate your commute home from work, it’s easy to maintain the perfect climate. Both the VW Jetta and the Kia Forte offer an optional dual-zone climate control system, a feature that ensures you and your copilot can each tailor the environment to your liking, regardless of the outside weather.

Now, let’s talk heated haven. When you can use a dose of relaxation, the optional heated front seats of these sedans provide a hot stone massage-like feeling. However, the VW Jetta takes it up a notch. Not only can you enjoy warmth in the front, but the comfort extends to the rear seats as well.

A rhythmic pulse of the city and symphony of headlights and taillights serve as background ambiance as you travel safely. Within the VW Jetta and the Kia Forte, innovative features act as your vigilant guardians. Both models come with their own versions of advanced monitoring and intervention features, including:

• Forward collision warning
• Automatic emergency braking
• Lane-keeping system
• Blind-spot monitoring

However, the VW Jetta takes the lead, providing standard blind spot capabilities, a feature Forte drivers must ascend trim levels to obtain.

If a collision is unavoidable, the VW Jetta emerges as more than a mode of transport. It becomes a fortress of safety. The Intelligent Crash Response System is your silent ally, automatically disconnecting features to aid in reaction time in the second that follows a collision. As the aftermath unfolds, the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System steps in, slowing the vehicle to minimize the potential for further impact.

Contrast this with the Forte—which doesn’t offer similar features—and the distinction becomes clear. While both sedans prioritize safety, the VW Jetta goes the extra mile, offering features designed to help prevent collisions and provide a shield in the critical moments that matter most.

When the open road beckons, you’ll find that both the Volkswagen Jetta and the Kia Forte offer dimensions that ensure a comfortable journey for you and your friends. Each model offers similar space within their first and second rows, but there’s a key difference that leaves a major impact on travel.

The VW Jetta, like a masterfully crafted vessel, excels in rear legroom, providing an expansive 37.4 inches compared to the 35.7 inches of rear legroom in the Forte. As you navigate tight turns and open highways, the VW Jetta ensures that every passenger travels in comfort and unbridled luxury.

Shifting gears into the realm of performance, each sedan offers impressive fuel efficiency that allows you to travel the extra mile; however, the VW Jetta, like a thoroughbred sprinter, inches ahead. With its EPA-estimated 29 city/42 highway MPG rating, this capability outshines the EPA-estimated 30 city/41 highway MPG capacity of the Forte.^*

Yet, it’s not just about efficiency; it’s about the exhilaration of the drive. The VW Jetta emerges as the explorer’s dream vehicle, delivering a standard 158 horsepower (HP). In comparison, the Forte offers 147 HP. The power differential is even more obvious when comparing the optional capabilities of these sedans, with the VW Jetta sprinting toward the finish line with 258 HP compared to 201 HP in the Forte.