Head-to-head
2027 Honda CR-V vs 2027 Kia Seltos
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 97.9 to 86, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Kia Seltos is ahead on safety.
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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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The 2027 Kia Seltos is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Seltos FWD, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Honda CR-V
Clear winThe Honda CR-V wins clearly, 97.9 to 86, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Kia Seltos is ahead on safety.
Fuel & range 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 24.6
Performance 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 21.2
Tech & comfort 2027 Honda CR-V leads by 13.6
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Seltosoverall 86 | 2027 Honda CR-Voverall 97.9 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 75.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 80.5 | 87.1 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 78.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 86.4 | 100 | ||||||||||||
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 | 86 | 97.9 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Kia Seltos: base trim LX FWD · Honda CR-V: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
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 is rated 40 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,700 against $2,250).
- It holds 39.3 cu ft behind the second row against 27.8.
Where the 2027 Kia Seltos answers
- It opens up to 64.2 cu ft of cargo against 39.3.
- It lists 26 standard driver-assist features against 25.
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
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia SeltosLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $24,990 | — |
| 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 Multi-Port Injection (MPI) Atkinson engine | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | 16 Valves with Roller Swing | 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) | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 6.483 | 5.640 |
| Transmission type | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 63 in | 66.2 in |
| Overall length | 174 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 72 in | 73.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 64.2 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 27.8 cu-ft | 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 | — | 38.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.9 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 41 in |
| Third-row legroom | 39 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,406 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,109 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,332 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (FWD) | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack & Pinion / Electric | 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 | 16 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P205/65R16 | 235/65R17 104H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal | 14 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Kia Connect | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.5 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55.9 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.4 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
191 features · differences first, then sharedSafety33 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Kia SeltosLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with car, pedestrian and cyclist detection (FCA) | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC2) | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA2) | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger i-SRS Airbag System | — | std |
| Front i-side Airbag System | — | std |
| Side Curtain Airbag System | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors (PDW-F/R) | std | — |
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors (PDW-F/R) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | — | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Adjustable front headrests, 4-way | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold | std | — |
| Front Driver side advanced airbags | std | — |
| Front Passenger side advanced airbags | std | — |
| Front Thorax, Pelvis and Curtain airbags | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (ISLW) | 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) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side airbags | 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 |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | 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 | Kia SeltosLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-in. Touchscreen, Bluetooth, SAT, Kia Connect, HD Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, OTA (ccNC Lite) | std | — |
| 12.3-in. Touchscreen, Bluetooth, SAT, Kia Connect, HD Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, OTA (ccNC Lite) | std | — |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 6-speakers | std | — |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | — | std |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Multi-connection (connect up to two devices simultaneously) | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Front USBc charger (x2) | std | — |
| Front USBc connection (x1) | std | — |
| Hondalink | — | std |
| Rear USBc charger (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 |
Convenience11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia SeltosLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo) | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| 12V power outlet (x1), in center console | std | — |
| Auto-up/down and safety operation driver's window | 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 with driver and passenger control | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry with burglar alarm, panic button and immobilizer | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver | — | std |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia SeltosLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | — | std |
| Humidity Sensor | — | std |
| Manual Air conditioner | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Kia SeltosLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split-folding rear seats with recline | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats | opt | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable passenger's seat including height adjuster | std | — |
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Cloth seat cover | std | — |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
Interior21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Kia SeltosLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch Digital Cluster with integrated 4.2-inch TFT | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| Door pocket bottle holder | std | — |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) | — | std |
| Four-spoke design, SynTex Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Front center armrest with storage box and cup holders | std | — |
| Headroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | — | std |
| LED luggage lamp | std | — |
| LED room lamp | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Soft PVC gear shift knob | std | — |
| Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | — | std |
| Sunvisor vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Day/night interior rear view mirror | std | — |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | std | — |
| LED overhead console lamp | std | — |
Exterior43 differ · 44 listed
| Feature | Kia SeltosLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-inch Alloy wheels with dark gray finish | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| All-Season Tires | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (AWD) | — | std |
| Auto light control | std | — |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | — | std |
| Black radiator grille | std | — |
| Black side sills | std | — |
| Black window DLO surround (beltline) | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Conventional blade type windshield wipers | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [2WD] | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [AWD] | — | std |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) [2WD/AWD] | — | std |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Height (in.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Height (in.) (AWD) | — | std |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) headlights | std | — |
| LED outside mirror turn signal indicators | std | — |
| LED positioning lamp | std | — |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | — | std |
| Length (in.) | — | std |
| Matte black lower door garnish | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Privacy glass (rear side, tailgate) | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rear combination lamps | std | — |
| Smart Clear Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Tinted glass (windshield, front doors) | std | — |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [2WD] | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [AWD] | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.) | — | std |
| Wheels | — | std |
| Width (in.) | — | std |
| Rear-window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | opt | std |
| Rear spoiler with LED high mounted stop light | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain25 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Kia SeltosLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | — | opt |
| 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) 4-cylinder engine | 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 |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | std | — |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | std | — |
| Ratio Range | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel | — | std |
| Redline (rpm) | — | std |
| Reverse | — | std |
| SULEV 30 emissions | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - Engine | — | std |
| Tune-up Interval | — | std |
| Valvetrain | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | std | std |
Chassis11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia SeltosLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | — | std |
| Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) rear suspension | std | — |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | opt | 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 |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia SeltosLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo net hooks | std | — |
| 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, NCAPKia Seltos
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 SeltosLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24,990 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $24,990 – $32,790 14 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Seltos FWD | CR-V FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 40 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,250 | $1,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Seltos or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 97.9 to 86, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Kia Seltos is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Honda CR-V scores 97.9 and the 2027 Kia Seltos 86. 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 Seltos or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
2027 Kia Seltos: 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 Seltos and the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Where the 2027 Honda CR-V wins: it is rated 40 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,700 against $2,250), and holds 39.3 cu ft behind the second row against 27.8. Where the 2027 Kia Seltos answers: it opens up to 64.2 cu ft of cargo against 39.3 and lists 26 standard driver-assist features against 25. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.