Honda HR-V vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the HR-V: 6 comparisons against 6 rivals across the 2026–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
By rival
6 rivals · verdicts at default weightsChevrolet EquinoxEquinox leads 1–0
Nissan RogueHR-V leads 1–0
Hyundai TucsonTucson leads 1–0
Kia SportageSportage leads 1–0
Jeep WranglerHR-V leads 1–0
Kia SorentoSorento leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the HR-V wins and loses
6 scored head-to-headsThe HR-V trails on space & cargo in 3 of 3, performance in 3 of 3, fuel & range in 4 of 6. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the HR-V scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | HR-V leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel & range | 1 of 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Safety | 3 of 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Space & cargo | 0 of 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Performance | 0 of 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 1 of 3 | 2 | 0 |
Common questions about the Honda HR-V head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Honda HR-V or the Chevrolet Equinox?
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 85.7 to 69.2, on fuel & range. The Honda HR-V is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Honda HR-V vs 2027 Chevrolet Equinox). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Honda HR-V or the Nissan Rogue?
The Honda HR-V wins clearly, 91.4 to 79.9, on tech & comfort, safety. The Nissan Rogue is ahead on performance and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda HR-V comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Honda HR-V vs 2026 Nissan Rogue). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Honda HR-V or the Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 94.1 to 86.7, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Honda HR-V is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Tucson comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Honda HR-V vs 2026 Hyundai Tucson). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Honda HR-V or the 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 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Honda HR-V vs 2027 Kia Sportage). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Honda HR-V or the Jeep Wrangler?
The Honda HR-V wins clearly, 100 to 89.3, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Honda HR-V comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Honda HR-V vs 2027 Jeep Wrangler). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Honda HR-V win and lose against its rivals?
The HR-V trails on space & cargo in 3 of 3, performance in 3 of 3, fuel & range in 4 of 6. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.