Kia K4 vs Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is more fuel-efficient at 35 MPG combined, against 33 MPG for the Kia K4. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia K4 | Toyota Corolla | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 25 | 31 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 10 and 0 | 14 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 13,000 miles | 1,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 33 MPG | 35 MPG |
| City and highway | 29 and 39 | 32 and 41 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,050 | $1,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 25 complaints for the Kia K4 and 31 for the Toyota Corolla. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Kia K4, 1 for the Toyota Corolla.