The Kia Forte has just been refreshed for the 2022 model year. This modernisation makes it one of the best values in the compact sedan market. Here is how it compares to the 2022 Toyota Corolla.
More Space
The 2022 Kia Forte is a more spacious car than the 2022 Toyota Corolla, both for the passengers and for the luggage. The Forte offers 986 millimeters of headroom in the front, which is 13 millimeters more than the Corolla. Similarly, the rear headroom is 11 millimeters more generous, the front shoulder room is 53 millimeters larger and the rear shoulder room is 92 millimeters larger than in the Corolla. The rear legroom is also more generous in the Kia, with 907 millimeters instead of 884 millimeters for the Toyota. In addition, the trunk space is 433 liters in the Forte and only 371 liters in the Corolla. All of this extra space means that you and your passengers can be more comfortable and you can carry all of the luggage you need to take with you.
More Power
The 2022 Kia Forte is more powerful than the 2022 Toyota Corolla when comparing both its standard and available engines. The standard powertrain in the Forte is a 2.0L engine that delivers 147 horsepower, while the base Corolla is equipped with a 1.8L engine that produces only 139 horsepower. Stepping up to the optional engine only brings the output to 169 horsepower in the Corolla, but it increases this figure to 201 horsepower in the Forte, due to its 1.6L turbocharged engine.
A Better Value
The 2022 Kia Forte is a better value than the 2022 Toyota Corolla, since it is equipped with more features and it is available for a lower price than its competitor. Some of the features the Forte offers that the Corolla doesn’t have include the standard heated front seats, the front ventilated seats, the dual-zone climate control system, the 10.25-inch infotainment system screen and the Harman Kardon premium audio system, to name a few.
