2022 Kia Forte vs. 2022 Toyota Corolla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Kia Forte and 2022 Toyota Corolla contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 Kia Forte and the 2022 Toyota Corolla.
When comparing the 2022 Kia Forte's and the 2022 Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Kia Forte has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The 2022 Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2022 Kia Forte and 2022 Toyota Corolla have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Kia Forte's and the 2022 Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 Kia Forte ranges from $15,950 to $23,979 while a used 2022 Toyota Corolla is priced between $17,788 to $24,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Kia Forte loses 33 percent of its value and the 2022 Toyota Corolla loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Toyota Corolla retains 6.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Kia Forte.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Forte is 8.0 out of 10 while the Toyota Corolla's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Kia Forte being ranked 27 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Toyota Corolla being ranked 4 out of 43.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Forte is 7.6 out of 10. For the Toyota Corolla the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Corolla a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Forte.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Kia Forte’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the 2022 Toyota Corolla base engine makes 139 horsepower. Both the Forte and the Corolla are rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 546 and 502 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2022 Kia Forte has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2022 Toyota Corolla has higher safety ratings than the 2022 Kia Forte, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,090
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$24,033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,645 - $44,090
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$20,875 - $31,922
Starting MSRP:
$20,425
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$24,033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,645 - $44,090
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,471
Price Range:
$15,950 - $23,979
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$24,727
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,285 - $43,006
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,066
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39,491
# Good or Great Deals:
168
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,940
Price Range:
$17,788 - $24,998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$24,727
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,285 - $43,006
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,541
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
48,172
# Good or Great Deals:
512
Kia Forte Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Kia Forte
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
8.1 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Toyota Corolla
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
8.1 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
20.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.4 - 12.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.4 - 12.6
Kia Forte Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 21Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
25 out of / 43Ranking
27 out of / 43Ranking
27 out of / 43Ranking
32 out of / 43Toyota Corolla Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
20 out of / 43Ranking
20 out of / 43Ranking
26 out of / 43Ranking
35 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2022 Kia Forte Trim Levels
FE, GT, GT-Line, LXS
2022 Toyota Corolla Trim Levels
L, LE, SE, SE Apex, SE Nightshade Edition, XLE, XSE, XSE Apex
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
139 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
126 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 39 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
406 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
30 / 38 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
15.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2769 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.7 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2910 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black
Gray
Gravity Gray
White
Clear White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Gray
Celestite Gray Metallic
White
Super White
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Light Gray
