2024 Kia
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2025 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 22 - 30 MPG | 44 - 53 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 31 - 41 MPG | 43 - 50 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable, Manual | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 147 - 201 hp | 225 - 232 hp |
| Exterior Length | 182.7 in | 193.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.9 in | 72.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.2 in
Rear 35.7 in |
Front 42.1 in
Rear 38.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.8 in
Rear 37.5 in |
Front 38.3 in
Rear 37.6 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry in the front seats.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Forte as you will with the Toyota Camry, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
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). Based on MSRP, the Kia Forte is clearly a better financial choice over the Toyota Camry.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Forte is much slimmer than the Toyota Camry, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Forte, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Camry.
Handling
The Kia Forte has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Camry, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Forte is significantly less powerful than the Toyota Camry. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.
Powertrain
With its lower torque, the Kia Forte doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Camry.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Kia Forte and the Toyota Camry.