2025 Honda CR-V vs. 2025 Kia Sportage Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda CR-V

2025 Honda
CR-V

MSRP*: $30,100 to $36,500
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sportage

2025 Kia
Sportage

MSRP*: $27,190 to $38,090
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MPG - City 26 - 28 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG 26 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 76.5 ft3 74.1 ft3
Engine
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 190 hp 187 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,653 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 38.2 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Honda CR-V offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sportage, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda CR-V and the Kia Sportage.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda CR-V as you will with the Kia Sportage, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Honda CR-V is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Sportage.

Dimensions
The Honda CR-V is about the same width as the Kia Sportage. When looking at overall length, the Honda CR-V takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Sportage.

Handling
The Honda CR-V has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Sportage, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Kia Sportage, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Honda CR-V. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Honda CR-V and the Kia Sportage.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda CR-V and the Kia Sportage are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda CR-V and the Kia Sportage. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Honda CR-V as you will in the Kia Sportage.