Kia Forte Koup vs. Honda Civic: My First Sporty Car

Seen from the side, these two cars have a lot in common.

While the first-gen Forte looked a lot like the Civic, the new generation is more distinctive.

Seen from the back, the Forte Koup is rounder than the Civic.

From this angle, you get a good sense of how angular the Civic is.

The 2015 Civic’s profile is the same as last year's model.

LED daytime running lights add a touch of class.

The Civic looks sporty, even in its more humble trims.

The Forte Koup SX sports some sweet 18-inch wheels and a dual exhaust.

The Honda Civic seen from the side.

Kia Forte Koup

Honda Civic

Kia Forte Koup

The Civic’s interior has really improved over the years.

It would have been nice to see a bit more colour in the Kia’s interior.

The Civic has a touch screen. It makes you wonder what was wrong with the classic knobs...

The Kia’s screen is a little smaller, but it has kept some of its buttons – and that’s a good thing!

The Honda Civic’s rear bench.

The Kia Forte’s rear bench.