Kia K4 Hatchback vs Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$460
- K4 Hatchback: 8.1 in more rear legroom, 4.4 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Corolla Hatchback: 5 mpg better, 22 hp more.
- Corolla Hatchback wins 4 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | K4 Hatchback | Corolla Hatchback | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $26,235 | $25,775 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 169 hp | Corolla Hatchback |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | Corolla Hatchback |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 35 mpg | Corolla Hatchback |
| Cargo, max | 22.2 cu ft to 59.3 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.2 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | K4 Hatchback |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 29.9 in | K4 Hatchback |
| Front legroom | 38.3 in to 42.3 in | 42.0 in | N/A |
| Length | 174.4 in | 172.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,080 lb | 3,150 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.7 s estimate | 7.9 s estimate | Corolla Hatchback |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | K4 Hatchback |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| K4 Hatchback EX FWD $24,990 | Corolla Hatchback SE FWD $24,580 | $410 |
| Corolla Hatchback SE FWD $24,580 | K4 Hatchback EX FWD $24,990 | $410 |
Cost to run
Corolla Hatchback costs $1,557 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | K4 Hatchback | Corolla Hatchback |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $26,235 | $25,775 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,097 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $6,583 |
| Total, 6 years | $33,915 | $32,358 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Corolla Hatchback wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Corolla Hatchback | 14% |
| Power | Corolla Hatchback | 13% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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