Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Honda Civic
$368
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Kia Forte
$451
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
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The Honda Civic Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $368 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Civic is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
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The Kia Forte Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $451 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Forte is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
The Honda Civic ranks highest in fuel economy and ranks lowest in value.
67% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“The Honda is excellent!
The only problem is the exhaust, I have had it repaired FULLY three years ago and its falling apart again.
other than that, the car always runs and never has any problems....”
“The Honda is excellent!
The only problem is the exhaust, I have had it repaired FULLY three...”
“I LOVE my Kia Forte! Everything is wonderful, including the price I paid for it: $15k at The Kia Depot. The no-cost "extras" like Bluetooth, 3 months of Sirius radio and the manual shift option...”
“I LOVE my Kia Forte! Everything is wonderful, including the price I paid for it: $15k at The Kia...”
The Kia Forte and the Honda Civic are both compact cars. Each comes with front-wheel drive. The Forte is available as a four-door sedan, while the Civic is available as a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe and a five-door hatchback.
In terms of engine power, the Forte’s standard 147-horsepower engine comes in below the Civic’s standard 158 horsepower. But the Forte’s optional 201-horsepower engine exceeds the Civic’s maximum 180-horsepower option.
The Kia Forte and the Honda Civic rank very closely in terms of roominess. The Forte sedan has 96.2 cubic feet of interior space, while the Civic sedan has slightly more, with 97.8 cubic feet. The trunk in the Forte provides 14.9 cubic feet of space, but the Civic squeaks ahead with 15.1 cubic feet. Not much difference here. If you need maximum cargo carrying capacity, consider the Civic hatchback, with its 46.2 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded.
What the Civic offers that the Forte does not is across-the-board availability of the latest driver assistance technologies. Lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, collision mitigation braking and road departure mitigation are available as an option on every Civic with automatic transmission, and as standard on top trims.