2010 Kia Forte vs 2009 Toyota Corolla

2010 Kia Forte

2009 Toyota Corolla

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4-Door Sedan Automatic EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX	25	34	$16,190	$16,995
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	25	34	$14,410	$14,695
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic SX	23	31	$17,610	$18,495
Forte 4-Door Sedan Manual EX	25	34	$15,230	$15,995
Forte 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	25	34	$13,430	$13,695
Forte 4-Door Sedan Manual SX	22	32	$16,660	$17,495
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic EX	25	34	$16,760	$17,595
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic SX	23	31	$17,810	$18,695
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual EX	25	34	$15,810	$16,595
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual SX	22	32	$16,860	$17,695

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4-Door Sedan Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic	27	35	$15,100	$16,150
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic LE	27	35	$15,326	$16,750
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic S	27	35	$15,783	$17,250
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic XLE	27	35	$16,149	$17,650
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic XRS	22	30	$18,345	$20,050
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual	26	35	$14,352	$15,350
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual S	26	35	$15,023	$16,420
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual XRS	22	30	$17,256	$18,860

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,190

$15,100

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,995

$16,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$283 / month

$269 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2010 Kia Forte is a strong contender in every way—a surprisingly good-looking, enjoyable-to-drive car that will hold the budget down.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla has a split personality: the utilitarian base car and the slightly edgy, expensive Corolla XRS.

TCC Likes

Simple, elegant exterior styling
Tight, quiet cabin and overall refinement
Seating and cargo space

Quieter than before
More comfortable than outgoing version
XRS edition is reasonably sporty

TCC Dislikes

Awkward clutch coordination for manual transmission
Steering feel (hydraulic assist)

Cheap interior on base models
Cabin very tight for five adults
Dull-looking

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

54.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.8

92.0

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

54.6

Front Leg Room (in)

43.3

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.0

Second Leg Room (in)

35.0

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.0

38.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.3

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

178.3

178.7

Height, Overall (in)

57.5

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

69.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.7

16.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

10.8 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.7

13.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.8

35.6

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

3.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P195/65R15

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2740

2745

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 5.5

15 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 5.5

15 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

5.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

144 @ 4300

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

- TBD -

Displacement

2.0L/122

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

156 @ 6200

132 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

- TBD -

EFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.48

2.34

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

Trans Order Code

- TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.68

4.13

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.92

2.85

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Forte

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

4dr Sdn

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7

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