Head-to-head
2027 Honda CR-V vs 2027 Hyundai Kona
Too close to call: Honda CR-V 90.5 vs Hyundai Kona 90 with these weights. The Hyundai Kona is ahead on tech & comfort and safety. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.3 and it flips.
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2027 Honda CR-V
The 2027 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V FWD, is EPA-rated …
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A*2027 Hyundai Kona
The 2027 Hyundai Kona is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Kona FWD, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Honda CR-V
Toss-upToo close to call: Honda CR-V 90.5 vs Hyundai Kona 90 with these weights. The Hyundai Kona is ahead on tech & comfort and safety. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.3 and it flips.
Tech & comfort 2027 Hyundai Kona leads by 25
Fuel & range 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 21.4
Performance 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 20.5
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Konaoverall 90 | 2027 Honda CR-Voverall 90.5 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 78.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 90.3 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 82.5 | 90.4 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 79.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 75 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 90 | 90.5 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Kona: base trim SE FWD · Honda CR-V: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.3 and the answer flips.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Honda CR-V wins
- It holds 39.3 cu ft behind the second row against 25.5.
- It is rated 40 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,700 against $2,150).
Where the 2027 Hyundai Kona answers
- It lists 41 standard driver-assist features against 25.
- It opens up to 63.7 cu ft of cargo against 39.3.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $25,500 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,999 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 31 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 6.052 | 5.640 |
| Transmission type | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 62.2 in | 66.2 in |
| Overall length | 171 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in | 73.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 63.7 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 25.5 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 127 cu-ft | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 41 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38.2 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,005 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,005 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,090 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 37.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 312 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/60R17 | 235/65R17 104H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 14 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55.9 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.2 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
223 features · differences first, then sharedSafety44 differ · 55 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control w/Stop & Go | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Junction Turning Detection | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | — |
| 2.5-MPH Bumpers | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | std | — |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Bodyside reinforcements | std | — |
| Brake-Booster Single, 10.5" LHD | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | std | — |
| Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock – Electronic type | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/ Direct Oncoming Detection | std | — |
| Front + Rear (outboard positions only) seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | std | — |
| Front crumple zone | std | — |
| Haptic Feedback | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) - Seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | std | — |
| Post Collision Braking System | — | std |
| Power window lock-out button | std | — |
| Rear child safety locks | std | — |
| Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic-type) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Side air curtains with rollover sensors | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Controls (steering wheel-mounted) | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function) | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger i-SRS Airbag System | std | std |
| Front i-side Airbag System | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbag System | std | std |
| Hill Descent Control | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Auto High Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Brake-Traction Control System | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-Inch Touchscreen Audio (ccNC Lite): AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio® System with 6-speakers | std | — |
| Bluetooth® controls | std | — |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | — | std |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Front dual 3-amp USB-C outlets (1x Power/Data & 1x Power) | std | — |
| Hondalink | — | std |
| OTA Software Updates | std | — |
| Rear dual 3-amp USB-C outlets (2x Power) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone / Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad (Qi) | — | std |
Convenience11 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| 12-volt outlet - Front | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo) | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power door locks | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | std | — |
| Remote releases (hood & fuel filler door) | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver | std | std |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning (manual) | std | — |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Humidity Sensor | — | std |
| PTC Heater | opt | — |
| Rear seat heater ducts | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints and recline function | std | — |
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Height adjustment driver - Manual | std | — |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Seating capacity: 5 | std | — |
| Seating Surfaces - Cloth | std | — |
Interior32 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2-inch Color Multi-Information Display | std | — |
| 3-Spoke steering wheel | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| Assist grips (3) & rear coat hanger (1) | std | — |
| Cargo area light | std | — |
| Cargo tie-down anchors (4) - 1x cargo area corners | std | — |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | std | — |
| Door bottle holders - Front and rear (1x per door) | std | — |
| Door handles - Black (interior) | std | — |
| Door sill plates - Plastic | std | — |
| Door storage pockets - Front and rear | std | — |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) | — | std |
| Floor covering - Needle Punch | std | — |
| Front center console - Fixed armrest storage with tray | std | — |
| Front dual cupholders - Center console-mounted, fixed | std | — |
| Glove compartment with Damper | std | — |
| Headliner - Knit-Type | std | — |
| Headroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | — | std |
| Legroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Power Window Switches - Front and rear | std | — |
| Shift knob (N/A on Shift-by-Wire trims) | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Storage tray - Center Stack / Center Console / Above glovebox | std | — |
| Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night | std | — |
| Manual Tilt + Telescoping | std | — |
| Floor mats - Carpeted | opt | — |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function and dual vanity mirror with cover | std | — |
Exterior45 differ · 47 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED Projector headlights | std | — |
| 17 X 7.0J Alloys / 215/60R17 | std | — |
| Active grille shutters (front grille) | std | — |
| All-Season Tires | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (AWD) | — | std |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | — | std |
| Body cladding - Textured Black | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [2WD] | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [AWD] | — | std |
| Fr/Rr Lower Bumper Molding - Textured Black | std | — |
| Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) [2WD/AWD] | — | std |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Height (in.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Height (in.) (AWD) | — | std |
| Hood insulator | std | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | — | std |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| Length (in.) | — | std |
| Outside Mirrors - Bodycolor | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Roof Antenna - Shark-fin | std | — |
| Smart Clear Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Washer fluid sensor | std | — |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.) | — | std |
| Wheels | — | std |
| Width (in.) | — | std |
| Window Beltline Molding - Black | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar front glass - Front Door, Windshield | std | — |
| LED Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| Mud Guards - Front/Rear | opt | — |
| Rear spoiler - Body color | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | std | std |
Powertrain24 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| AWD Lock | opt | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | — | std |
| CARB Emissions Rating | — | std |
| Compression Ratio | — | std |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Displacement (cc) | — | std |
| Engine Type - In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD) | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD) | — | std |
| Final Drive | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | std | — |
| Nu PE Engine Family: 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder, Displacement: 1,999 cc, full engine cover (DCVVT) | std | — |
| Ratio Range | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel | — | std |
| Redline (rpm) | — | std |
| Reverse | — | std |
| Shift-by-Cable w/ SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - Engine | — | std |
| Tune-up Interval | — | std |
| Valvetrain | — | std |
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | opt | opt |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | std | std |
Chassis14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | — | std |
| Column-mounted, Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | std | — |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| Front suspension: MacPherson strut with coil springs and stabilizer bar | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Rear suspension: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (FWD) / Multi-link (AWD) | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (2WD) | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (2WD) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio (AWD) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | — | std |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.) | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind First Row, Standard/Max | — | std |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind Second Row | — | std |
| Dual level cargo floor | std | — |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Kona
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Honda CR-V
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai KonaSE FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25,500 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $25,500 – $34,035 8 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Kona FWD | CR-V FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 40 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $1,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Kona or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Too close to call: Honda CR-V 90.5 vs Hyundai Kona 90 with these weights. The Hyundai Kona is ahead on tech & comfort and safety. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 3.3 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Honda CR-V scores 90.5 and the 2027 Hyundai Kona 90. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Kona or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
2027 Hyundai Kona: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Honda CR-V: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Hyundai Kona and the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Where the 2027 Honda CR-V wins: it holds 39.3 cu ft behind the second row against 25.5, is rated 40 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,700 against $2,150). Where the 2027 Hyundai Kona answers: it lists 41 standard driver-assist features against 25 and opens up to 63.7 cu ft of cargo against 39.3. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.