2027 Honda HR-V vs 2027 Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 89.4, on fuel & range.
2027 Honda HR-V
The 2027 Honda HR-V is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the HR-V FWD, is EPA-rated at 28 mpg c…
2027 Kia Sorento
The 2027 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is…
2027 Kia Sorento
Clear winThe Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 89.4, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Honda HR-Voverall 89.4 | 2027 Kia Sorentooverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 75.2 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
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 | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 89.4 | 100 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia Sorento
Honda HR-V: base trim LX FWD · Kia Sorento: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Kia Sorento wins
- It costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,800 against $2,400).
- It is rated 37 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
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.
Specifications side by side
45 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 1,996 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4 Cylinder 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC | — |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-Point Fuel Injection | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 158 hp | — |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.436 | — |
| Transmission type | cvt | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7 in | — |
| Overall height | 63.4 in | — |
| Overall length | 180 in | — |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 105 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 55.1 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.4 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 98.7 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 38 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 37.7 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,159 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,159 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.6 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 312 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 310 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/60R17 96H | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.6 in | — |
| Second-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
85 features · differences first, then sharedSafety34 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Advanced Front Airbags | std | — |
| Advanced Side Airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| Driver Attention Monitor | std | — |
| Rear Outboard Passenger's Side Airbags | std | — |
| 3-Point Seat Belts At All Seating Positions | std | — |
| Advanced Front Knee Airbags | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | — |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | — |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Enhanced Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Front and Outboard Rear 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | 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 | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for All Seating Positions | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | — |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 180-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | std | — |
| 7-inch TFT meter | std | — |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| HondaLink® | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Ports - Front Console (1 Port) and Center Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Data Port - Front Console (1 Port) | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charger (Qi) | std | — |
Convenience8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo Area) | 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 | — |
| Security System with Remote Entry | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver's Window | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | std | — |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| 60 / 40 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | std | — |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | std | — |
Interior5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | std | — |
| Electrostatic Touch Rear Map Lights | std | — |
| Front Map Lights | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | std | — |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
Exterior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Glass Windshield | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | std | — |
| LED Rear Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Tail Lights | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Smart Windshield Wiper System | std | — |
| Rear Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | std | — |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | opt | — |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV4-SULEV30 | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | std | — |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: 3-Mode Econ / Normal / Snow | std | — |
| Eco Assist™ System | std | — |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | std | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | std | — |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda HR-V
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia Sorento
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | HR-V FWD | Sorento Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 28 | 37 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $1,800 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Honda HR-V or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 89.4, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sorento scores 100 and the 2027 Honda HR-V 89.4. 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 Honda HR-V or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
2027 Honda HR-V: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sorento: 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 Honda HR-V and the 2027 Kia Sorento?
Where the 2027 Kia Sorento wins: it costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,800 against $2,400) and is rated 37 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.