2024 Kia Forte vs. 2025 Kia K4 Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Forte

2024 Kia
Forte

MSRP*: $19,990 to $25,390
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Picture of the 2025 Kia K4

2025 Kia
K4

MSRP*: $21,990 to $23,990
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MPG - City 22 - 30 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 31 - 41 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable, Manual Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 201 hp 147 hp
Exterior Length 182.7 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 72.8 in
Leg Room Front 42.2 in
Rear 35.7 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 38.8 in
Rear 37.5 in
Front 39.0 in
Rear 37.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia K4 than the Kia Forte, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Kia Forte and the Kia K4 in the front seats.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Forte will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia K4.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Forte is much slimmer than the Kia K4, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Kia Forte takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia K4.

Handling
The Kia Forte has about the same turning radius as the Kia K4, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the Kia Forte and the Kia K4.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Kia Forte and the Kia K4 do an equal job of transmitting their engine's power to their wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Kia Forte and the Kia K4.