Head-to-head
2027 Honda CR-V vs 2027 Kia Niro
Too close to call: Kia Niro 92.8 vs Honda CR-V 92.5 with these weights. The Honda CR-V is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.1 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 Kia Niro
The 2027 Kia Niro is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Niro, is EPA-rated at 50 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall camp…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Niro
Toss-upToo close to call: Kia Niro 92.8 vs Honda CR-V 92.5 with these weights. The Honda CR-V is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.1 and it flips.
Performance 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 43
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Niro leads by 20.4
Tech & comfort 2027 Kia Niro leads by 8.3
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Nirooverall 92.8 | 2027 Honda CR-Voverall 92.5 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 79.6 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 99.1 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 57 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 91.7 | ||||||||||||
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 | 92.8 | 92.5 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Kia Niro: base trim LX FWD · Honda CR-V: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.1 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 Kia Niro wins
- It costs $350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $1,700).
- It is rated 50 combined against 40 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (36 points against 33 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2027 Honda CR-V answers
- It makes 190 hp against 104.
- It carries 109 hp per ton against 64.8.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia NiroLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,890 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,580 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection Hybrid Engine | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 104 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 106 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 53 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 50 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 46 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.640 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | — |
| Transmission type | dct | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 60.8 in | 66.2 in |
| Overall length | 174 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in | 73.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.5 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.6 in | 38.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.8 in | 41 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,362 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,208 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,255 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent, MacPherson Strut, Stabilizer | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Independent, Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack & Pinion / Electric Motor | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 37.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 381 mm | 312 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 356 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P205/60R16 | 235/65R17 104H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.1 gal | 14 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Kia Connect | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.4 in | 55.9 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
198 features · differences first, then sharedSafety29 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Tunring and Direct Oncoming | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (SCC 2) | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Tunring and Direct Oncoming | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | — | std |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Brake force Assist System (BAS) | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Break (EPB) with Auto Hold | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Tunring and Direct Oncoming | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Post Collision Braking System | — | 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 |
| Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function) | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | 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 |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Auto High Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | 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 |
Infotainment18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Hands-free with voice recognition | std | — |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | — | std |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| ccNC Lite 12.3-Inch LCD Display with HD Radio®, Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Front door speakers (x2) | std | — |
| Hondalink | — | std |
| Kia Connect and Over the Air Updates (OTA) | std | — |
| Rear door speakers (x2) | std | — |
| SiriusXM | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Tweeter speakers (x2) | std | — |
| USB-c (Media Input x1, Front Tray Charging x1, Seatback Charging x2) | 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 |
Convenience10 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo) | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| 12V power outlet (x1): front console | std | — |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| Keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and remote control | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Manual Tailgate | std | — |
| Central door locks: driver and front passenger control | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | — | std |
| Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode | std | — |
| Humidity Sensor | — | std |
Seating8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Second row bench (3 passengers) 60/40 split-folding rear seats | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster | std | — |
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Cloth seat trim | std | — |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
Interior26 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cluster: Supervision 4.0" TFT display | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| Bottle holder integrated into front door trim | std | — |
| Cargo light | std | — |
| Driver seatback pocket | std | — |
| Dual front cupholders | std | — |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) | — | std |
| Front console arm rest with storage | std | — |
| Front door pockets | 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 |
| Metal paint inside door handle | std | — |
| Overhead console lamp | std | — |
| Room lamp | std | — |
| Second row arm rest with storage and cup holder | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | — | std |
| Sunvisor with vanity mirror and extendable | std | — |
| SynTex steering wheel | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Day and night rear-view mirror | std | — |
| Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| Tilt and telescoping steering column | std | — |
Exterior48 differ · 49 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals | std | — |
| 16-inch Alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| All-Season Tires | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (AWD) | — | std |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | — | std |
| Black Doot Waistline | std | — |
| Black Side Sill | std | — |
| Black Wheel Arch | std | — |
| Body color Fender | std | — |
| Body-color outside door handles | std | — |
| Body-color outside mirrors | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [2WD] | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [AWD] | — | std |
| Exhaust System Single Muffler | std | — |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) [2WD/AWD] | — | std |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Heated Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Height (in.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Height (in.) (AWD) | — | std |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | — | std |
| Length (in.) | — | std |
| Manual folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rear LED combination lights | std | — |
| Side mirror LED Repeater lamps | std | — |
| Smart Clear Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Solar control and tinted front windows | std | — |
| Tire Repair Kit | std | — |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.) | — | std |
| Wheels | — | std |
| Width (in.) | — | std |
| Auto Light Control headlights | std | — |
| Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) | std | — |
| Rear-window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| LED high-mounted stop lamp (integrated into rear spoiler) | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain24 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | — | opt |
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | std | — |
| 6-speed Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) | std | — |
| 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 |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | std | — |
| Ratio Range | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel | — | std |
| Redline (rpm) | — | std |
| Reverse | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - Engine | — | std |
| Tune-up Interval | — | std |
| Valvetrain | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | std | std |
| Idle-Stop | std | std |
Chassis12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia NiroLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | — | std |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| MacPherson front suspention and Multi-link rear suspension | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | 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 | Kia NiroLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind First Row, Standard/Max | — | std |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind Second Row | — | std |
| Luggage net hook | 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, NCAPKia Niro
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| Kia NiroLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,890 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $29,890 – $38,990 5 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Niro | CR-V FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 50 | 40 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,350 | $1,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Niro or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Too close to call: Kia Niro 92.8 vs Honda CR-V 92.5 with these weights. The Honda CR-V is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.1 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Niro scores 92.8 and the 2027 Honda CR-V 92.5. 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 Kia Niro or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
2027 Kia Niro: 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 Kia Niro and the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Where the 2027 Kia Niro wins: it costs $350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $1,700), is rated 50 combined against 40 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (36 points against 33 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2027 Honda CR-V answers: it makes 190 hp against 104 and carries 109 hp per ton against 64.8. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.