2024 Kia Forte vs 2024 Honda Civic Sedan near Boerne, TX

2024 Kia Forte (left) and 2024 Honda Civic Sedan (right) shown with available features.

If you're considering the 2024 Honda Civic Sedan as your next mode of transportation, we at World Car Kia San Antonio would like to stop you and direct you toward the 2024 Kia Forte. While these compact sedans are both sufficient vehicles, only one can be superior. That's why we've decided to compare them against one another to show you how the latter model fairs!

Performance

Your trips throughout Boerne will be amplified when you drive the 2024 Forte. Its standard 2.0L 4-cylinder engine kicks out 147 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque, while the 2024 Civic Sedan's identical powertrain generates 158 horsepower¹ and 138 lb.-ft. of torque². Although the Honda model might seem like the upper hand, we invite you to check out the Forte's available 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder system, since it ups the ante to 201 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. The Civic Sedan's optional 1.5L turbocharged engine only maxes out at 180 horsepower¹ and 177 lb.-ft. of torque². Along with that, the Forte allows you to choose from a standard Intelligent Variable Transmission, a 6-speed manual gearbox, or a 7-speed dual-clutch variation — all while the Honda model provides you with a Continuously Variable Transmission. And even though both sedans have three drive modes, only the Kia car has them standard on each trim level.

Interior

As you enjoy your treks down School Street, the 2024 Kia Forte makes sure you aren't uncomfortable or bored in any way. This can be accomplished by trumping the 2024 Honda Civic Sedan's available 9.0-inch touchscreen with an optional 10.25-inch display³. When you download the Kia Access App⁴, you'll be able to warm up or cool down the Forte's cabin to your liking. The Civic Sedan doesn't offer such a luxury. Another feature that you'll only find in the Forte between the two is an optional ventilation system for the front-row positions, so you and your copilot can regulate your body temperatures when the Texan summers reach their peak. And if the Civic Sedan's optional 8-way power-adjustable driver's chair is what's preventing you from letting it go, you'll be thrilled to know that the Kia Forte dominates with an available 10-way power-adjustable position. 

Safety

While the Honda Civic Sedan has some notable safety features, the Kia Forte aims to overpower its competition in this area as well. To prove this, we'd like to mention that the Forte's available Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist⁵ takes the cake by not only warning you of nearby motorists, but also offering a slight nudge to lessen the chances of bumping into them. Thanks to the Kia's standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection⁶, your car will essentially act like a pair of eyes by watching out for passersby walking in front of you. Although the Honda car has a similar technology, it lacks the pedestrian detection that can sometimes prove necessary. The Forte also comes with available add-ons like Highway Driving Assist⁷ and Safe Exit Warning⁸, so you can receive help when either cruising on Cielo Vista Drive or hopping out of the cabin. In case you were wondering about the Civic Sedan, it has neither. Come to our location to check out the Forte in all its glory today!