2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid vs. 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid

2024 Honda
CR-V Hybrid

MSRP*: $34,050 to $40,200
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Picture of the 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid

2024 Kia
Sorento Hybrid

MSRP*: $36,990 to $42,790
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MPG - City 40 - 43 MPG 36 - 39 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 36 MPG 33 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 76.5 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 204-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 204 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,654 lbs
Exterior Length 184.8 in 189.4 in
Exterior Width 73.5 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 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 Hybrid offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sorento Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. The Kia Sorento Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Convenience
The Kia Sorento Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Honda CR-V Hybrid, making it more convenient to drive.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda CR-V Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Honda CR-V Hybrid is a little narrower than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. The Honda CR-V Hybrid is slightly shorter than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Honda CR-V Hybrid has the same turning radius as the Kia Sorento Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Sorento Hybrid is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Honda CR-V Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Powertrain
The Honda CR-V Hybrid has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Honda CR-V Hybrid has less seating than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making the Kia Sorento Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Honda CR-V Hybrid as you will in the Kia Sorento Hybrid.