Honda HR-V vs Kia Sportage
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The key differences
The Kia Sportage is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 177 hp, 48 hp more than the Honda HR-V's best.
The Kia Sportage is 565 mm (22 in) longer than the Honda HR-V.
Typical kerb weights are 1,445 kg for the Kia Sportage and 1,257 kg for the Honda HR-V.
In the US, the Kia Sportage has the better EPA rating at up to 43 mpg combined, against 28 mpg for the Honda HR-V.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Honda HR-V | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 106–129 hp (79–96 kW) | 114–177 hp (85–132 kW) |
| Torque | 131–144 Nm | 191–417 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6–12.7 s | 8–12.1 s |
| Top speed | 162–170 km/h | 160–210 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | 2 | 6 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 5.4 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 27–28 mpg | 24–43 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | 430–470 mi |
| Length | 4,095 mm (161 in) | 4,660 mm (183 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (67 in) | 1,865 mm (73 in) |
| Height | 1,580 mm (62 in) | 1,660 mm (65 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96 in) | 2,755 mm (108 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,257 kg (2,771 lb) | 1,445 kg (3,186 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |