Kia K4 vs Toyota Corolla (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$785
- K4: $785 cheaper, 1.5 cu ft more cargo.
- Corolla: 2 mpg better, 22 hp more.
- K4 wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | K4 | Corolla | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,535 | $24,320 | K4 |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 169 hp | Corolla |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | Corolla |
| MPG combined | 33 mpg | 35 mpg | Corolla |
| Cargo, max | 14.6 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft | K4 |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.6 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft | K4 |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 34.8 in | K4 |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.0 in | About the same |
| Length | 185.4 in | 182.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,932 lb | 2,955 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.3 s estimate | 7.5 s estimate | Corolla |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | K4 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| K4 LX FWD $22,290 | Corolla LE FWD $23,125 | $835 |
| Corolla LE FWD $23,125 | K4 LXS FWD $23,390 | $265 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | K4 | Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,535 | $24,320 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,164 | $1,097 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,982 | $6,583 |
| Total, 6 years | $30,517 | $30,903 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Corolla wins.
K4 wins if Power weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | K4 | 3% |
| MPG | Corolla | 6% |
| Power | Corolla | 13% |
| Space | K4 | 10% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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