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Kia K4 vs Volkswagen Jetta

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Kia K4

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2026 Volkswagen Jetta

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Overview

SpecKia K4LXVolkswagen JettaS
Selected trimLXS
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmissioncontinuously variable-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecKia K4LXVolkswagen JettaS
MSRP$22,190 (best)$23,995
Lowest listing price$17,994$7,493 (best)
Median listing price$24,825$23,484 (best)
Highest listing price$35,320$30,554 (best)
For sale now456 (best)80

Fuel economy & range

SpecKia K4LXVolkswagen JettaS
Combined MPG34 MPG34 MPG
City MPG30 MPG (best)29 MPG
Highway MPG40 MPG40 MPG
Fuel tank12 gal13.2 gal (best)

Performance

SpecKia K4LXVolkswagen JettaS
Horsepower147 hp158 hp (best)
Torque132 lb-ft184 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L (best)1.5 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecKia K4LXVolkswagen JettaS
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume—14.1 cu ft (best)
Payload—915 lbs (best)
Curb weight2,956 lbs (best)2,998 lbs
Ground clearance5 in5.5 in (best)
Wheelbase107 in (best)105.7 in
Length185.4 in186.5 in (best)
Width73 in (best)70.8 in
Height55.9 in57.7 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecKia K4LXVolkswagen JettaS
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)11

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimKia K4Volkswagen Jetta
1

LX

$22,190 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$23,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LXS

$23,290 MSRP

Sport

$25,305 MSRP

3

EX

$24,390 MSRP

SE

$26,985 MSRP

4

EX

$24,890 MSRP

SEL

$29,995 MSRP

5

GT-Line

$25,390 MSRP

Autobahn

$33,745 MSRP

6

GT-Line

$25,890 MSRP

Autobahn

$33,745 MSRP

7

GT-Line Turbo

$28,290 MSRP

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8

GT-Line Turbo

$28,790 MSRP

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Live inventory

Kia K4 vs Volkswagen Jetta FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Kia K4 or 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Kia K4 vs 2026 Volkswagen Jetta on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Kia K4 or 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Kia K4 starts lower at $22,190. Live Kia K4 listings start at $17,994. Live Volkswagen Jetta listings start at $7,493.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Kia K4 or 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
The 2026 Kia K4 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,190).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Kia K4 or 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta leads on horsepower in this comparison (228).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Kia K4 vs 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Kia K4 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Volkswagen Jetta (5/5 NHTSA overall).