2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid vs. 2025 Kia EV9 Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

2025 Honda
CR-V Hybrid

MSRP*: $34,650 to $41,100
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Picture of the 2025 Kia EV9

2025 Kia
EV9

MSRP*: $54,900 to $73,900
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MPG - City 40 - 43 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 34 - 36 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 76.5 ft3 81.7 ft3
Engine
  • 204-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 215-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 379-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 204 hp 201 - 379 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 197.2 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.8 in
Head Room Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 39.6 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia EV9 than in the Honda CR-V Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia EV9 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Honda CR-V Hybrid, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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). Clearly, the Honda CR-V Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Kia EV9, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Honda CR-V Hybrid is much slimmer than the Kia EV9, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Honda CR-V Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia EV9.

Handling
The Honda CR-V Hybrid has a smaller turning radius than the Kia EV9, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia EV9 is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Kia EV9.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Honda CR-V Hybrid does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia EV9.

Utility
The Honda CR-V Hybrid has less seating than the Kia EV9, making the Kia EV9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Honda CR-V Hybrid has less cargo space than the Kia EV9, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.