If you're considering a sedan in 2025, you have a number of options from Kia and Toyota to choose from. Let’s break down the Kia K4 vs Corolla features and specs to help you decide which is the better fit!
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Kia K4 is brand new, replacing the outgoing Forte in Kia’s lineup.
- Starting at $23,145, it sits right in the same pricing lane as the 2025 Toyota Corolla, which starts at $23,460. Prices are effective May 6, 2025.
- Both models offer multiple trims and two engine options.
- The K4 is a mid-size sedan, while the Corolla is more compact.
Which Car Offers More Value: It's a Tie
The K4 is making its big debut (in place of the Forte) with five trims, and a fully electric version, the EV4, is coming later this year. Trims and prices are:
- LX: $23,145
- LXS: $24,145
- EX: $25,145
- GT-Line: $26,345
- GT-Line Turbo: $29,245
Toyota’s Corolla lineup gets a little visual flair for 2025 with the FX appearance package, nodding to the old-school FX16 from the ‘80s. That means black badging, 18-inch satin-black wheels, and a new 10.5-inch infotainment screen that comes standard on the FX and optional on other trims.
- LE: $23,460
- SE: $24,915
- Hybrid LE: $24,960
- Nightshade Edition: $25,915
- Hybrid SE: $27,400
- FX: $27,785
- XSE: $28,215
- Hybrid XLE: $29,325
Which Car Has More Engine Options: It's a Tie
The K4 keeps things interesting with two engine options:
- The LX, LXS, and EX come with a 2.0L four-cylinder and a CVT making 147 hp.
- The GT-Line Turbo brings a 1.6L turbo-four and an eight-speed auto for 190 hp.
The Corolla also offers a choice depending on the trim. Base trims have a 1.8L four-cylinder, while SE and XLE trims step up to a 2.0L engine, delivering 169 horses.
Which Car Gets Better Gas Mileage: 2025 Toyota Corolla
The Kia K4 LX gets an estimated 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway, while the sportier GT-Line Turbo sees slightly lower numbers, at 27/city and 35/highway.
Toyota’s 2.0-liter Corolla trims does a hair better, offering up to 32 mpg city and 41 mpg highway. And if you go for one of the hybrid Corolla trims, you’ll see even higher numbers, depending on the configuration.
Which Car Has More Space: 2025 Kia K4
The K4 is undeniably roomier, especially in the back. It offers more rear legroom, headroom, hip room, and shoulder space compared to the Corolla. It gives you noticeably more space, with 98.7 cubic feet of passenger room compared to the Corolla’s 88.6, plus a bit more room for your gear—14.6 cubic feet of trunk space versus the Corolla’s 13.1.
The K4 also brings heated and ventilated front seats, strong lumbar support, and year-round comfort options—something the Corolla’s more basic interior doesn’t quite match.
Which Car Has Better Tech: 2025 Kia K4
Inside, the K4 features a 12.3-inch widescreen digital display with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Upgrade to enjoy a digital key and a Bose premium audio system for an elevated experience.
The Corolla sticks with a smaller 8-inch touchscreen, but it does offer wireless smartphone syncing right out of the gate. You’ll need to go for the premium trims to get a 10.5-inch touchscreen.
Which Car Should You Choose: 2025 Kia K4
When it comes to tech, comfort, and overall driving experience, the 2025 Kia K4 clearly stands out. As a mid-size sedan, it's also bigger than the Corolla, which means more comfort for all occupants. Stop by our showroom to experience it for yourself!