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Kia K4 vs. Toyota Corolla Hybrid vs. Honda Civic Hybrid: Which Compact Sedan Is Best?

2025-02-06 Autos & Vehicles
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The Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla have long dominated the compact sedan segment, but Kia is hoping to challenge that with the new K4, the renamed replacement for the Kia Forte. But does the K4 have what it takes to keep up with the segment leaders, especially when both offer hybrid powertrains? Edmunds’ Brian Wong puts all three vehicles to the test in this comparison video. 00:00 Intro 01:14 K4 Powertrain 01:41 K4 Driving Impressions 04:33 Civic Driving Impressions 06:41 Corolla Driving Impressions 09:13 K4 Interior 12:11 Civic Interior 13:54 Corolla Interior 16:03 K4 Technology 17:06 Civic Technology 18:27 Corolla Technology 19:52 Cargo & Storage 20:43 Value 24:25 Edmunds' Take Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Top Comments (10)

@arendbralds3324 2025-08-01

I watch a lot of car video's on YouTube and this might be one of the best. No funny business, no useless testing of things no one cares about. Just informative, objective and clear reviewing. Likable host aswell.

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@edmundscars 2025-02-06

SUVs might get most of the headlines these days, but the sedan isn’t dead and these three offer compelling features and value. Does the Kia’s styling and technology, or the Civic Hybrid’s fantastic drivability and refinement appeal to you more? Let us know in the comments below!

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@smoguli 2025-02-08

I think you’re wrong with the first gear in the Corollas transmission. The hybrids with the eCVT don’t have the separate first gear, that’s only found in the non-hybrid Corolla with the belt driven CVT.

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@lambotama 2025-03-29

I immediately noticed all the road noise from the Corolla

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@Norden_king 2025-03-29

The comment about the standard first gear in the Corolla only applies to the gas model

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@M.LACAP. 2025-09-18

Really love the 10th gen civic infotainment system that integrated into the dash. The BEST cup holders ever! Even handles a 40oz hydroflask. Would've been perfect to implement the physical dials to update the look as opposed to a complete redesign because removing the blind spot camera was just devastating

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@Trygvar13 2025-06-14

On the K4 GT-Line you can switch the climate controls for the far screen. That's where I have mine set at and it works great.

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@랭보투엘브 2026-01-04

The Corolla has a working 90s television mounted on the dashboard for durability.

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@jvds_1 2026-03-27

This guy made me feel so comfortable through the screen

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@AlexAndra-iy5zu 2025-12-07

I’ve been leaning towards the Honda Civic and finally someone has put it in first place. With all the videos I have been watching I already thought it was in first place, but nobody would say it. So TYSM 😊

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