Toyota and Kia have evolved to be front runners in the SUV segment owing to the driving dynamics of their feature-rich vehicles. With years of vehicle manufacturing experience in their bags, both these automobile manufacturers are improvising on new design ideas and coming up with cars that are not only good-looking but also extremely comfortable to drive. In 2022, Toyota and Kia are going head-on-head with their latest SUVs – the 2022 Toyota Corolla and the 2022 Kia Sportage. We have outlined the key differences between both these cars to help you identify the one that is engineered perfectly to meet your daily driving needs.
2021 Toyota Corolla |
2022 Kia Sportage | |
2.0-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve engine with VVT-i |
Base Engine | 2.4 Liter Inline 4-cylinder DOHC 16-Valve engine |
Dynamic-Shift CVT |
Transmission |
Electronically Controlled six-Speed Auto Transmission |
169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft |
Horsepower and Torque Ratings |
181 horsepower and 175 lb-ft |
34 MPG |
Combined Fuel Economy |
26 MPG |
$20,075 | Starting MSRP | $24,090 |
Under the hood of any 2022 Toyota Corolla, you will find one of the following engine options:
Depending on the option you select, a Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT) system sends engine power to the car's front wheels or all wheels. The 2.0-liter engine can have a six-speed manual gearbox system. Moreover, engine power is sent to the front wheels of hybrid Corolla vehicles via an electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT).
The 2022 Toyota Corolla comes with a wide range of outstanding safety features, owing to which it has been given a high safety rating by NHTSA. The key safety features include Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Road Sign Assist.