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The 2024 Toyota Corolla is one of the most popular compact cars worldwide. It is well-regarded for its reliability, features, and safety. It's also easy to drive, perfect for first-time drivers. However, it faces tough competition in its segment, including the 2024 Kia Forte.
Let's see how these compact cars compare in a Toyota vs. Kia match-up. We'll be checking out each car's safety offerings. Then, we'll be seeing how their interiors compare. Finally, we'll look at their powertrains and performance capabilities. This will enable us to recommend a great compact car you'll enjoy using for years. You can also test-drive the 2024 Toyota Corolla range at Toyota of Meridian. Contact our Meridian, MS-based team of Toyota experts to schedule a convenient time and date for a drive.
Toyota offers the 2024 Corolla range as a sedan as well as a hatchback. This caters to a wider variety of buyer needs and preferences, unlike the 2024 Kia Forte, which only comes as a sedan. Furthermore, the 2024 Forte may look nicer, but the 2024 Corolla feels sturdier. The cabin has that inimitable sense of Toyota build quality, and you can be confident that everything will last for years.
The 2024 Corolla sedan has 13 cubic feet of cargo capacity, slightly less than the 2024 Forte. But the 2024 Corolla hatchback has an impressive 18 cubic feet of trunk space. Moreover, you can choose the Enhanced Cargo Space option and get 23 cubic feet. This can be further augmented via the split-folding rear seat backs.
The 2024 Corolla range has heated front seats and a power driver seat for higher trims. The 2024 Forte has similar features. It also gets large glove boxes, front and rear cup holders, and center console storage bins. The 2024 Corolla adds a useful front-center console storage tray. Moreover, 2024 Corolla buyers can opt for Toyota's premium Softex® material as seat upholstery. Then, all Corolla trims have an overhead console with map lights. The 2024 Forte has some of these features.
The 2024 Corolla and the 2024 Forte include Bluetooth® hands-free and wireless audio streaming. Moreover, all trims are Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatible. Buyers can choose Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless phone chargers for either compact car. The 2024 Corolla also includes two front and two rear USB-C charging ports. A 12-volt auxiliary power port is also present within the cabin. Moreover, music fans can pick a 9-speaker JBL sound system upgrade. The system includes a subwoofer and a separate amplifier.
The 2024 Toyota Corolla has a 2.0-liter, 169 horsepower, 4-cylinder engine. This engine is from Toyota's Dynamic Force range. It makes 151 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, as is a CVT gearbox. The CVT gearbox features a physical gear called the launch gear. This acts like a first gear, improving step-off and acceleration from a standstill. Buyers also get up to three driving modes, namely Normal, Eco, and Sport, depending on trim choice.
The 2024 Kia Forte has two engine choices. Most trims get a 2.0L, 147 horsepower engine with 132 pound-feet of torque. This is paired with a CT gearbox and front-wheel drive. Meanwhile, the GT trim has a 201 horsepower, 195 pound-feet, turbocharged engine. This engine is available with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic gearbox and a FWD system.
Toyota also offers a 2024 Corolla Hybrid sedan. This has 134 horsepower and is available with an AWD system. There’s no hybrid variant for the 2024 Forte range.
The 2024 Toyota Corolla is equipped with the latest Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 suite. It includes proactive driving assist, pre-collision with pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking. Buyers also get lane-keeping assistance features and lane departure warnings. Road sign assist and automatic high beams are also standard. A tire pressure monitor is also standard, as are child seat anchors for the rear seats. Higher trims get blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts.
The 2024 Forte isn’t as well-equipped. Many of these features are optional or not offered.
Our Toyota vs. Kia comparison shows why the 2024 Corolla is highly rated. It's a fantastic compact car with excellent safety features and a comfortable cabin. Then, its performance capabilities are ample but not overwhelming. This also means that it will be easier and cheaper to maintain, which benefits first-time car owners and new drivers.
So why not experience a 2024 Corolla firsthand? Talk to us at Toyota of Meridian to get started.
