Head-to-head
2027 Honda CR-V vs 2027 Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 99.2 to 88, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Honda CR-V is ahead on performance.
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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 Sportage is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sport…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Sportage
Clear winThe Kia Sportage wins clearly, 99.2 to 88, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Honda CR-V is ahead on performance.
Tech & comfort 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 32.7
Safety 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 8.1
Space & cargo 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 9.8
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Sportageoverall 99.2 | 2027 Honda CR-Voverall 88 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 97.3 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 91.9 | ||||||||||||
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 | 95.4 | 85.6 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 98.9 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 67.3 | ||||||||||||
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 | 99.2 | 88 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Kia Sportage: 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 Kia Sportage wins
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 25.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (49 points against 33 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It opens up to 69.3 cu ft of cargo against 39.3.
Where the 2027 Honda CR-V answers
- It holds 39.3 cu ft behind the second row against 36.6.
- It makes 190 hp against 187.
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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia SportageLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,990 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.648 | 5.640 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 65.4 in | 66.2 in |
| Overall length | 184 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 73.4 in | 73.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 69.3 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 36.6 cu-ft | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in | 38.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.3 in | 41 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,472 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,434 lbs | 3,472 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,740 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | McPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering (MDPS) | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.3 ft | 37.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | 312 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 300 mm | 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 | 235/65R17 | 235/65R17 104H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal | 14 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | HondaLink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.5 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.6 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
227 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 49 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA2) | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G) | std | — |
| Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | std | — |
| Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C) | std | — |
| Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (PCA-R) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | — |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Blind Spot-Collision Warning (BCW) | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | std | — |
| Height adjustable up/down headrests | std | — |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | std | — |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | 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 Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function) | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger i-SRS Airbag System | std | std |
| Front i-side Airbag System | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | 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 |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | 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 |
Infotainment19 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, SAT, HD Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto (ccNC Lite) | std | — |
| 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation with Satellite Radio, Kia Connect, HD Radio, Voice Recognition, Wi-Fi, Map OTA, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (ccNC Navigation) | std | — |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | std | — |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | — | std |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| Bluetooth phone and streaming audio hands-free | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Center speaker (front x1) | std | — |
| Front USB c-type charging and connection (x1) | std | — |
| Harman Kardon Premium Audio system | std | — |
| Hondalink | — | std |
| Paddle shifters | std | — |
| Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports rear console) | std | — |
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Subwoofer speaker (front x1) | 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 | std |
Convenience12 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power Tailgate with Hands-Free Access | std | — |
| Digital Key 2.0 Premium | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo) | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| 12V power outlet (console x1, cargo x1) | 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 window with one-touch auto up/down (driver window) | std | — |
| Powered front and rear windows | std | — |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver | std | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row air vents | std | — |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | — | std |
| Dual-zone full automatic temperature control (FATC) | std | — |
| Humidity Sensor | — | std |
| Automatic defog system | std | — |
Seating15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats | std | — |
| SynTex premium artificial leather seating | std | — |
| 2-position Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support | std | — |
| 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Cloth seating | std | — |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | std | — |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Rear 60:40 folding with recline | std | — |
| Rear center padded armrest with cup holders | std | — |
Interior23 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | — | std |
| Day and night rear-view mirror | std | — |
| Door pocket bottle holder | std | — |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) | — | std |
| Extendable sunvisor | std | — |
| Headroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Hydrographic wood center fascia | std | — |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel & Shift Knob | std | — |
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | — | std |
| Legroom (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Metal paint center fascia | std | — |
| Metal paint inside door handle | std | — |
| Padded front center armrest with storage box and cupholders | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row) | — | std |
| Soft PVC Trans gearshift knob | std | — |
| Soft-touch crashpad | std | — |
| Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | — | std |
| Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | std | — |
| LED luggage lamp | std | — |
| LED map lamp | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | std |
Exterior54 differ · 55 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature | std | — |
| Power folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| 18-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 radiator grille with silver trim | std | — |
| Body-color outside mirrors | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [2WD] | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [AWD] | — | std |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Gloss black outside mirrors | std | — |
| Gloss black radiator grille with dark trim / Gloss black unique design radiator grille with dark trim | std | — |
| Gloss black window DLO surround | std | — |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) [2WD/AWD] | — | std |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Heated Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Heated tailgate glass | std | — |
| Height (in.) (2WD) | — | std |
| Height (in.) (AWD) | — | std |
| Hidden rear tailgate glass wiper | std | — |
| LED fog light | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | — | std |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | — | std |
| LED Low Projection and High MFR Beam Low and High Beam, Cube type | std | — |
| LED rear combination lights | std | — |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | — | std |
| Length (in.) | — | std |
| Matte black over fender trim | std | — |
| Matte black side sill trim | std | — |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors | std | — |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Privacy Glass | — | std |
| Privacy rear windows (PHEV: Privacy rear windows) | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rear spoiler | std | — |
| Silver finish window DLO surround | std | — |
| Smart Clear Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Tire Repair Kit | 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 |
| Auto light control | std | — |
| Privacy glass (tailgate and rear windows) | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| LED high mounted stop lamp | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain25 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | std | opt |
| Terrain mode, Snow, Mud, Sand modes (AWD only) | std | — |
| 6-Speed Automatic Transmission | 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 |
| Electric Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | 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 |
| Ratio Range | — | std |
| Recommended Fuel | — | std |
| Redline (rpm) | — | std |
| Reverse | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - Engine | — | std |
| Transmission gear selector - Rotary Dial (Shift-by-wire) | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval | — | std |
| Valvetrain | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | std | std |
Chassis12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | — | std |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| McPherson strut front suspension | std | — |
| Shock Absorber Type: Gas | 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 |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia SportageLX 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 | — |
| 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 Sportage
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Engine (1), Power Train (1)
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 SportageLX FWD | Honda CR-VLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,990 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $28,990 – $47,390 18 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV, HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sportage Hybrid FWD | CR-V FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 41 | 40 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,650 | $1,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Sportage or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 99.2 to 88, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Honda CR-V is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage scores 99.2 and the 2027 Honda CR-V 88. 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 Sportage or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
2027 Kia Sportage: 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 Sportage and the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Where the 2027 Kia Sportage wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 25, lists more comfort and tech equipment (49 points against 33 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and opens up to 69.3 cu ft of cargo against 39.3. Where the 2027 Honda CR-V answers: it holds 39.3 cu ft behind the second row against 36.6 and makes 190 hp against 187. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.