Head-to-head
2027 Honda HR-V vs 2027 Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 100 to 73.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety.
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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…
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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, 100 to 73.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety.
Tech & comfort 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 40.8
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 31.4
Safety 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 15
| Category · weight | 2027 Honda HR-Voverall 73.9 | 2027 Kia Sportageoverall 100 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 68.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85 | 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 & cargow 2 | 71 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 84.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 59.2 | 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 | 73.9 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda HR-V: base trim LX FWD · Kia Sportage: 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 has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 3 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (49 points against 29 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It is rated 41 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.
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Specifications side by side
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $28,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,996 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4 Cylinder 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC | 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-Point Fuel Injection | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.436 | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | cvt | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 63.4 in | 65.4 in |
| Overall length | 180 in | 184 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 55.1 cu-ft | 69.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.4 cu-ft | 36.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 98.7 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38 in | 39.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,159 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,159 lbs | 3,434 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,740 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering | Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.6 ft | 19.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 312 mm | 320 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 310 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/60R17 96H | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14 gal | 14.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.6 in | 57.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.2 in | 55.6 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
187 features · differences first, then sharedSafety41 differ · 56 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA2) | — | std |
| Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C) | — | std |
| Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (PCA-R) | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | 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 |
| 3-Point Seat Belts At All Seating Positions | std | — |
| Advanced Front Knee Airbags | std | — |
| Blind Spot-Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold | — | std |
| Enhanced Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | — | std |
| Front and Outboard Rear 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | std | — |
| Height adjustable up/down headrests | — | std |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | — | std |
| Hill Descent Control | 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 | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G) | std | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | std |
| Front seat-mounted side air bags | std | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert | std | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| High-Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line | std | std |
Infotainment22 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia SportageLX 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 |
| 180-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | std | — |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | — | std |
| 7-inch TFT meter | std | — |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Bluetooth phone and streaming audio hands-free | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | 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 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls | — | std |
| Subwoofer speaker (front x1) | — | 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 charging pad with integrated cooling fan | std | std |
Convenience12 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Height adjustable Smart power liftgate | — | std |
| Digital Key 2.0 Premium | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo Area) | 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 |
| Security System with Remote Entry | std | — |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | — | std |
| Smart Key with Push Button Start with burglar alarm and panic function | std | std |
| Power windows with front one-touch auto up/down and safety | std | std |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row air vents | — | std |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | std | — |
| Dual-zone full automatic temperature control (FATC) | — | std |
| Automatic defog system | — | std |
Seating14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia SportageLX 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-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | std | — |
| Cloth seating | — | std |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | std | — |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | — | std |
| Rear 60:40 folding with recline | — | std |
| Rear center padded armrest with cup holders | — | std |
Interior20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | std | — |
| Day and night rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Door pocket bottle holder | — | std |
| Electrostatic Touch Rear Map Lights | std | — |
| Extendable sunvisor | — | std |
| Front Map Lights | std | — |
| Hydrographic wood center fascia | — | std |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel | — | std |
| Metal paint center fascia | — | std |
| Metal paint inside door handle | — | std |
| Padded front center armrest with storage box and cupholders | — | std |
| Sliding Sunvisors | std | — |
| Soft PVC Trans gearshift knob | — | std |
| Soft-touch crashpad | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| Illuminated sunvisor mirrors | — | std |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | — | std |
| LED luggage lamp | — | std |
| LED map lamp | — | std |
Exterior33 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic sunroof with power shade | — | std |
| Power folding outside mirrors | — | std |
| 18-inch Alloy wheels | — | std |
| Black radiator grille with silver trim | — | std |
| Body-color outside mirrors | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | 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 |
| Heated outside mirrors | — | std |
| Heated tailgate glass | — | std |
| Hidden rear tailgate glass wiper | — | std |
| LED fog light | — | std |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | std | — |
| LED Low Projection and High MFR Beam Low and High Beam, Cube type | — | std |
| LED rear combination lights | — | std |
| LED Rear Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Tail Lights | 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 rear windows (PHEV: Privacy rear windows) | — | std |
| Rear spoiler | — | std |
| Silver finish window DLO surround | — | std |
| Smart Windshield Wiper System | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | — | std |
| Auto light control | — | std |
| LED high mounted stop lamp | — | std |
| Temporary Compact Spare Tire | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | std | std |
| LED daytime running lights (DRL) Amber Type | std | std |
| Privacy glass (tailgate and rear windows) | std | std |
Powertrain11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | opt | std |
| Terrain mode, Snow, Mud, Sand modes (AWD only) | — | std |
| 6-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | 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 | — |
| Eco, Sport and MyDrive | — | std |
| Electric Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | — | std |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Transmission gear selector - Rotary Dial (Shift-by-wire) | — | std |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | std |
Chassis5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia SportageLX 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 |
| Multi-link rear suspension | std | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-level cargo floor | — | std |
| Luggage net hook | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda HR-V
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 3 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Fuel/Propulsion System (1), Engine (1), Visibility/Wiper (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia 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.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda HR-VLX FWD | Kia SportageLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $28,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | $28,990 – $47,390 18 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | HR-V FWD | Sportage Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 28 | 41 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,400 | $1,650 |
| 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 Sportage?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 100 to 73.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage scores 100 and the 2027 Honda HR-V 73.9. 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 Sportage?
2027 Honda HR-V: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sportage: 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 Sportage?
Where the 2027 Kia Sportage wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 3 filed with NHTSA), lists more comfort and tech equipment (49 points against 29 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and is rated 41 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.