Are you looking for a great vehicle to help you get around Cedar Rapids and Iowa City? You have plenty of options in front of you, and it may be a little overwhelming.

Two of the most popular cars in America are the Kia Forte and the Toyota Corolla. For 2014, both vehicles fuel-efficiency in a comfortable drive, but which is superior?

First of all, this comparison features two cars that are about as evenly matched as possible. According to U.S. News Rankings and Reviews, both vehicles have a starting MSRP around $17,500.

When compared side-by-side, it becomes clear that the 2014 Kia Forte is much better compared to the 2014 Toyota Corolla.


 2014 Toyota Corolla vs 2014 Kia Forte

Performance: This one easily goes to the Forte, not only because the car delivers exciting acceleration and performance, but because the 2014 Toyota Corolla is a pretty lackluster drive.  

In the base model, the 2014 Kia Forte gets 148 hp and 131 lb-ft of torque. The 2014 Toyota Corolla, however, only delivers 132 hp and128 lb-ft of torque.

Features: The Kia Forte, like all Kia vehicles, comes with a wide variety of standard and optional features. The following features are found in the 2014 base Kia Forte LX, but not in the base 2014 Toyota Corolla L*:

       
  • Keyless start      
  • Remote engine start      
  • Steering wheel controls      
  • Universal garage door opener      
  • Variable speed wipers      
  • Heated mirrors   
  • Satellite radio
        Italicized= optional feature on the Kia Forte LX
       

*Specs from Us News Rankings and Reviews.

    These features make the 2014 Kia Forte one of the most loaded vehicles available. The lack of these features leave drivers of the 2014 Toyota Corolla feeling left out.


         As you can see, the 2014 Kia Forte is clearly the superior vehicle over the 2014 Toyota Corolla. It has better performance across all models, and has many more features inside and out.

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