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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Honda CR-V than the Kia Sportage. The Kia Sportage offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Honda CR-V, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Honda CR-V, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Sportage.

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). Whether you pick the Honda CR-V or the Kia Sportage, it's going to cost you about the same.

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.