Kia Forte vs Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Overview | |
MSRP$19,690 | MSRP$23,050 |
Listings1271 | Listings515 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2023 Kia Forte makes its mark among rival compact sedans with value. You get more for the money than with its rivals, but at the same time, you won't feel as though you have to sacrifice quality or performance. It's an all-around solid choice in a very competitive class. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Toyota Corolla compact car accomplished a once-unthinkable feat in 2022 by unseating the Honda Civic as the best-selling car in Canada. Over the decades, the Corolla has stayed true to its original formula of delivering a reliable and economical vehicle for the masses. With the introduction of the Corolla Hybrid in 2020, that formula is even more relevant. Note the Corolla Hybrid is offered as a sedan only; the Corolla Hatchback is only available with a gas powertrain. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine1.8L 138 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity0.85 kWh |
MPG City28 | MPG City53 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway46 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.8L 138 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity0.85 kWh |
MPG City28 | MPG City53 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway46 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight2850 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height56.5 in |
Length182.7 in | Length182.3 in |
Width70.9 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1023 lbs | Maximum Payload860 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,690 | $23,050 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2023 Kia Forte makes its mark among rival compact sedans with value. You get more for the money than with its rivals, but at the same time, you won't feel as though you have to sacrifice quality or performance. It's an all-around solid choice in a very competitive class. | The Toyota Corolla compact car accomplished a once-unthinkable feat in 2022 by unseating the Honda Civic as the best-selling car in Canada. Over the decades, the Corolla has stayed true to its original formula of delivering a reliable and economical vehicle for the masses. With the introduction of the Corolla Hybrid in 2020, that formula is even more relevant. Note the Corolla Hybrid is offered as a sedan only; the Corolla Hatchback is only available with a gas powertrain. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.8L 138 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.85 kWh | |
MPG City | 28 | 53 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 46 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.8L 138 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.85 kWh | |
MPG City | 28 | 53 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 46 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.3 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 2850 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1023 lbs | 860 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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