2021 Kia Forte vs 2021 Toyota Corolla

2021 Kia Forte

2021 Toyota Corolla

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EX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte EX IVT	29	40	$22,050	$23,090
Forte FE IVT	31	41	$18,133	$18,790
Forte FE Manual	27	37	$17,263	$17,890
Forte GT DCT	27	35	$21,765	$22,790
Forte GT Manual	25	32	$22,338	$23,390
Forte GT-Line IVT	29	40	$19,567	$20,490
Forte LXS IVT	29	40	$18,712	$19,390

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APEX SE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla APEX SE CVT	31	40	$23,306	$25,170
Corolla APEX SE Manual	29	36	$23,667	$25,560
Corolla APEX XSE CVT	31	38	$26,214	$28,310
Corolla Hybrid LE CVT	53	52	$21,851	$23,600
Corolla L CVT	30	38	$18,923	$20,025
Corolla LE CVT	30	38	$18,958	$20,475
Corolla Nightshade CVT	31	40	$21,459	$23,175
Corolla SE CVT	31	40	$20,810	$22,475
Corolla SE Manual	29	36	$21,459	$23,175
Corolla XLE CVT	29	37	$22,615	$24,425
Corolla XSE CVT	31	38	$24,005	$25,925
Corolla Hatchback Nightshade CVT	N/A	N/A	$21,033	$22,715
Corolla Hatchback SE CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,198	$21,815
Corolla Hatchback SE Manual	N/A	N/A	$19,180	$20,715
Corolla Hatchback XSE CVT	N/A	N/A	$22,930	$24,765
Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual	28	37	$21,911	$23,665

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,050

$23,306

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,090

$25,170

Monthly Payment Estimate

$385 / month

$420 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Kia Forte is a value-packed compact sedan, one that’s a half-step behind the class leaders.

With the 2021 Corolla, Toyota has almost excised all the bland from its diet.

TCC Likes

Good standard features
Roomy compact
Relatively stylish

It’s alive
More powerful
Restrained but handsome

TCC Dislikes

Dual-clutch automatic transmission
Base FE trim
Underpowered base engine

Rear seat space
Small trunk
Noisy with bigger engine

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

40 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

4.7

Length, Overall (in)

182.7

182.5

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

55.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

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

P225/40VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P225/40VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2908

3110

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

151 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 6200

169 @ 6600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

MPI

Port/Direct Injection

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

3.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.89

3.79

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.14

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic/CVT w/OD

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

0.45

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.24

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

4.8

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

2021 Kia Forte

2021 Kia Forte available
Lease: From $159 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $1,500 customer cash
Finance: From 0.0% APR for 60 months

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2021 Toyota Corolla

2022 Corolla is coming soon
Lease: From $241/mo. (est.)
Finance: From 1.9% APR
Rebates: Up to $1,000 off

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