2022 Kia Forte vs 2022 Toyota Corolla

2022 Kia Forte

2022 Toyota Corolla

#11 in Compact Cars

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FE IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forte FE IVT	31	41	$18,421	$19,090
Forte GT DCT	27	35	$22,432	$23,490
Forte GT Manual	22	31	$23,387	$24,490
Forte GT-Line IVT	29	39	$20,331	$21,290
Forte LXS IVT	29	39	$18,905	$19,590

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APEX SE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla APEX SE CVT	31	38	$23,676	$25,570
Corolla APEX SE Manual	28	36	$24,037	$25,960
Corolla APEX XSE CVT	31	38	$26,584	$28,710
Corolla Hybrid LE CVT	53	52	$22,268	$24,050
Corolla L CVT	30	38	$19,301	$20,425
Corolla LE CVT	30	38	$19,328	$20,875
Corolla SE CVT	31	40	$21,180	$22,875
Corolla SE Manual	29	36	$21,829	$23,575
Corolla SE Nightshade CVT	31	40	$21,829	$23,575
Corolla XLE CVT	29	37	$22,985	$24,825
Corolla XSE CVT	31	40	$24,375	$26,325
Corolla Hatchback Nightshade CVT	32	41	$21,449	$23,165
Corolla Hatchback SE CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,615	$22,265
Corolla Hatchback SE Manual	N/A	N/A	$19,596	$21,165
Corolla Hatchback XSE CVT	N/A	N/A	$23,346	$25,215
Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual	28	36	$22,328	$24,115

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Invoice Price

$18,421

$23,676

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,090

$25,570

Monthly Payment Estimate

$318 / month

$426 / 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 2022 Kia Forte jams its compact cabin with value, though performance falls flat.

With more interesting style, the 2022 Toyota Corolla is a wallflower no more; hybrids have Prius-like fuel economy.

TCC Likes

Stylish compact shape
Good interior room
Good standard features

Balanced ride and handling
Frugal fuel economy
Quality interior

TCC Dislikes

Shifty dual-clutch transmission
Sluggish base models
Powertrain noise

Rear seat could be better
Sedans have a small trunk
Larger engine lacks refinement

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

38 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)

61.5

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)

61.9

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

P195/65HR15

P225/40VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65HR15

P225/40VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2908

3110

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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

5.0

5.2

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

2022 Kia Forte

2022 Kia Forte available with limited availability
Lease: From $209 for 36 months
Rebate: No cash incentives
Finance: From 2.9% APR for 48 months

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2022 Toyota Corolla

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Lease: From $239/mo.
Finance: From 1.75% APR
Rebates: No cash offers

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