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Both among the Top 10 best-selling sedans of 2021, the Kia Forte vs. Toyota Corolla are offered in 2-door and 4-door versions. To simplify this duel, we'll compare the 4-door versions of the 2021 Kia Forte and the Corolla.
For the comprehensive specs of both sedans, scroll to the bottom of the page.
The 2021 Forte is offered in seven versions, compared to five for the 2021 Corolla. Here they are with their respective prices:
| Kia Forte | VS | Toyota Corolla | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | Price | Models | |
| LX MT | $19,655 | $21,539 | L 6M |
| LX | $21,255 | ||
| EX | $22,955 | $24,279 | LE CVT |
| EX+. | $24,555 | $24,779 | SE 6M |
| EX Premium | $26,355 | $29,639 | XLE CVT |
| GT | $28,355 | ||
| GT Limited | $30,755 | $31,139 | XSE CVT |
Both the entry-level version and the premium version of the 2021 Forte are more affordable than their Corolla counterparts.
Let’s compare the Forte vs Corolla in terms of engines and power. They both offer a 6-speed manual transmission, an automatic transmission and two engines to choose from, as shown here:
| Kia | VS | Toyota | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4 cyl. | 1.6 L turbo 4 cyl. | Engine | 1.8 L 4 cyl. | 2.0 L 4 cyl. |
| 147 HP | 201 HP | Power | 139 HP | 169 HP |
| 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | Torque | 126 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft |
The engines available for the Kia Forte are clearly more powerful than those of the Toyota Corolla. That’s another round in the bag for the Kia sedan.
Considering that the engines of the 2021 Forte are more powerful, we would expect them to consume more fuel. Surprisingly, that is not always the case, as shown here:
| Kia Engines | City/Highway/Combined | Toyota Engines | City/Highway/Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4 cyl. 147 HP | 7.8 /5.9 /6.9 L/100 km | 1.8 L 4 cyl. 139 HP | 7.9 /6.1 /7.1 L/100 km |
| 1.6 L turbo 4 cyl. 210 HP | 8.7 /6.6/ 7.8 L/100 km | 2.0 L 4 cyl. 169 HP | 7.6/ 5.8 /6.7 L/100 km |
These two vehicles are very similar in terms of fuel efficiency. That means that the best choice for you will depend on your priorities and just how much power you need. If you don’t need all the extra horsepower and would rather save money at the pump, the Kia Forte equipped with the 147 HP engine is exactly what you need.
As we have seen, the Kia Forte offers more powerful engines vs. the Toyota Corolla. Even better, the extra power does not necessarily mean more fuel consumption, as the figures show. But the list of Kia advantages does not end there! The Kia also offers a bigger trunk of 434 L, compared to Toyota's 371 L trunk.
The interior of the Forte is more spacious and provides more room for all passengers. The Kia sedan also boasts a larger fuel tank of 53 L, compared to Toyota’s 50-litre tank. That’s a significant difference that will allow you to drive several more kilometres before having to stop and refill the tank. It’s a subtle advantage that you will quickly learn to love.
That being said, neither the Forte nor the Corolla can tow. In fact, towing is not recommended for either sedan.
In conclusion, it seems clear that the 2021 Kia Forte is superior to the 2021 Toyota Corolla. Its low prices provide fantastic value for money, especially when we consider the equipment it offers, its more powerful engines and great cargo space it offers, all superior to what its rival can offer.
Below is a summary of the different versions of the sedans:
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte LX MT | 2.0 L 4-cyl. | 147 HP | 132 lb-ft | $19,655 |
| Forte LX | $21,255 | |||
| Forte EX | $22,955 | |||
| Forte EX+ | $24,555 | |||
| Forte EX Premium | $26,355 | |||
| Forte GT | 1.6 L turbo 4-cyl. | 201 HP | 195 lb-ft | $28,355 |
| Forte GT Limited | $30,755 | |||
| Corolla L 6M | 1.8 L 4-cyl. | 139 HP | 126 lb-ft | $21,539 |
| Corolla LE CVT | $24,279 | |||
| Corolla SE 6M | 2.0 L 4-cyl. | 169 HP | 151 lb-ft | $24,779 |
| Corolla XLE CVT | 1.8 L 4-cyl. | 139 HP | 126 lb-ft | $29,639 |
| Corolla XSE CVT | 2.0 L 4-cyl. | 169 HP | 151 lb-ft | $31,139 |
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