2024 Kia K5 vs. 2024 Volkswagen Jetta Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia K5

2024 Kia
K5

MSRP*: $25,590 to $31,990
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta

2024 Volkswagen
Jetta

MSRP*: $21,435 to $28,825
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MPG - City 24 - 27 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 37 MPG 40 - 42 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 180-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 290-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 290 hp 158 hp
Exterior Length 193.1 in 186.5 in
Exterior Width 73.2 in 70.8 in
Leg Room Front 46.1 in
Rear 35.2 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 40.2 in
Rear 37.4 - 37.8 in
Front 38.5 in
Rear 37.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Jetta than the Kia K5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia K5 will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia K5 as you will with the Volkswagen Jetta, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Kia K5 is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Dimensions
Since the Kia K5 is much wider than the Volkswagen Jetta, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Kia K5, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Handling
The Kia K5 has about the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Jetta, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia K5 is somewhat more powerful than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Kia K5 transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Volkswagen Jetta.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Kia K5 and the Volkswagen Jetta.