Kia Forte vs. Honda Civic 

 

Motor Trends compared 5 sedans answering the question, what is the best all-around car for the consumer? This is what Motor Trends had to say in regards to the Honda Civic vs. the Kia Forte.

 

Honda Civic

The Honda Civic fell to the middle of the pack when it came to handling. The car is the lightest of the group, which was felt on the road when it came to steering and handling. The lightness of the vehicle made the steering feel artificial and jerky. It was the second slowest to reach 60mph and the slowest around  the figure eight track. It did have the second shortest stopping time, only  behind the Kia Forte When it comes to fuel economy it ranked 3rd returning 23.5 mpg. The interior of the vehicle was praised with being a nice improvement from the 2012 interior but was criticized for its low resolution screens, small buttons, and lack of rear seat space. The Civic comes with a $24, 555 price tag. Overall, the Honda Civic placed fourth in the motor trends comparison test. 

 

Kia Forte 

The Kia Forte beat out the Honda Civic when it came to handling. It was praised with having pleasantly firm, naturally weighted, and responsive steering. It was the quickest to 60mph by half a second. It also needed the shortest stopping distance by 2 feet. It was the quickest around the figure eight course. In the real world the Forte's transmission shifted quickly and smoothly, never selecting the wrong gear. When it came to fuel efficiency it returned 24.4 mpg, which is the second best of the group. The interior of the Forte is loaded with features including heated and cooled front seats, power folding mirrors, heated steering wheel, multiple steering modes, heated rear seats and more. It was also praised for having a spacious rear seat. The Forte has yet to be crash tested. In the past it received a 4-star rating in testing and was named a top safety pick. The Kia Forte comes with a price tag of $25, 610 which is an incredible value for the car given the loaded features and second best fuel economy of the car. The Kia Forte also has the best warranty of the five cars. Overall, the Kia Forte placed first in the motor trends comparison test, well ahead of the Honda Civic.