2018 Kia Forte vs 2018 Toyota Corolla

2018 Kia Forte

2018 Toyota Corolla

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EX Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte EX Automatic	25	33	$20,529	$21,700
Forte LX Automatic	29	37	$17,185	$17,900
Forte LX Manual	25	34	$16,415	$16,800
Forte S Automatic	25	37	$18,403	$19,400
Forte5 EX Automatic	25	34	$21,092	$22,200
Forte5 LX Automatic	25	34	$17,532	$18,300
Forte5 SX DCT	25	30	$22,574	$23,900
Forte5 SX Manual	23	29	$24,610	$26,100

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L CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla L CVT	28	36	$17,577	$18,600
Corolla LE CVT	28	36	$17,625	$19,035
Corolla LE Eco CVT	30	40	$17,995	$19,435
Corolla LE Eco w/Package 1 CVT	29	38	$17,995	$19,435
Corolla SE CVT	28	35	$19,022	$20,545
Corolla SE Manual	27	35	$20,152	$21,765
Corolla XLE CVT	28	36	$20,403	$22,035
Corolla XSE CVT	28	35	$21,093	$22,780
Corolla iM CVT	28	36	$18,139	$19,590
Corolla iM Manual	27	35	$17,454	$18,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,529

$17,577

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,700

$18,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$362 / month

$310 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Kia Forte leaves eco-performance to rivals; it focuses on safety and luxury touches.

Perfectly average in every way, the Toyota Corolla is thoroughly competent, but not at all interesting.

TCC Likes

Clean, lightly detailed shape
Attractive cockpit
Widespread active safety

Decent value
Flexible Corolla iM hatchback
Refined demeanor

TCC Dislikes

Short, low seats
Head room an issue in back
No standard rearview camera

Won’t win a drag race
No high-end options
Light on personality

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.2

97.5

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.9

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

Second Leg Room (in)

35.9

41.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

179.5

183.1

Height, Overall (in)

56.3

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.1

69.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P195/65SR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P195/65SR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

390

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4000

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

164 @ 6200

132 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

2.48 - 0.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.06

4.76

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

2.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Forte

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.3

5.5

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2840

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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