2020 Kia Forte vs 2020 Toyota Corolla

2020 Kia Forte

2020 Toyota Corolla

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EX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte EX IVT	29	40	$21,095	$22,090
Forte FE IVT	31	41	$18,133	$18,790
Forte FE Manual	27	37	$17,263	$17,890
Forte GT DCT	27	35	$21,477	$22,490
Forte GT Manual	25	32	$22,050	$23,090
Forte GT-Line IVT	29	40	$19,567	$20,490
Forte LXS IVT	29	40	$18,614	$19,290

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Hybrid LE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla Hybrid LE CVT	53	52	$21,389	$23,100
Corolla L CVT	30	38	$18,522	$19,600
Corolla LE CVT	30	38	$18,565	$20,050
Corolla Nightshade CVT	31	40	$21,065	$22,750
Corolla SE CVT	31	40	$20,417	$22,050
Corolla SE Manual	29	36	$21,065	$22,750
Corolla XLE CVT	29	37	$22,268	$24,050
Corolla XSE CVT	31	38	$23,657	$25,550
Corolla Hatchback Nightshade CVT	32	41	$20,639	$22,290
Corolla Hatchback SE CVT	N/A	N/A	$19,806	$21,390
Corolla Hatchback SE Manual	N/A	N/A	$18,786	$20,290
Corolla Hatchback XSE CVT	N/A	N/A	$22,537	$24,340
Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual	28	37	$21,518	$23,240

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,095

$21,389

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,090

$23,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$368 / month

$385 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Kia Forte has the style and now the GT power to slot into any compact-car shopping list.

It’s still among the more mildly flavored mass-market sedans, but the 2020 Toyota Corolla has dropped the bland from its diet.

TCC Likes

Premium looks
Upscale and spacious interior
Lots of features and safety tech for the money

More entertaining to drive
New engine, more power
Sportier look that’s more restrained

TCC Dislikes

Base model is underwhelming
Entry engine is lackluster
Some rivals are cheaper to start

Cramped rear seat
More cargo space wouldn’t hurt
It’s sportier, but not necessarily sporty

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

53 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

52 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

38.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.1

51.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

34.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

182.7

182.3

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

70.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.3

13.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

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

P225/45HR17

P195/65SR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P195/65SR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2903

3050

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

105 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 6200

121 @ 5200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

MPI

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.89

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Forte

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.4

3.4

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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