Which is better: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2027 Kia EV3?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Honda CR-V vs 2027 Kia EV3 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2027 Kia EV3?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Kia EV3 starts lower at $29,890. Live Honda CR-V listings start at $12,972.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2027 Kia EV3?

The 2027 Kia EV3 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,890).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2027 Kia EV3?

The 2027 Honda CR-V leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (40).

Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2027 Kia EV3?

The 2027 Kia EV3 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (321).

Which has better horsepower: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2027 Kia EV3?

The 2027 Kia EV3 leads on horsepower in this comparison (288).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Honda CR-V or 2027 Kia EV3?

The 2027 Honda CR-V leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).

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Honda CR-V vs Kia EV3

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2027 Honda CR-V

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2027 Kia EV3

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Overview

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Kia EV3Light
Selected trim	LX	Light
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	electric
Transmission	continuously variable-speed automatic	1-speed direct drive
Engine type	gas	electric
Model year	2027	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Kia EV3Light
MSRP	$31,520	$29,890 (best)
Lowest listing price	$12,972 (best)	—
Median listing price	$35,565 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$38,927 (best)	—
For sale now	21 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Kia EV3Light
Combined MPG	30 MPG (best)	—
City MPG	28 MPG (best)	—
Highway MPG	33 MPG (best)	—
Combined MPGe	—	115 MPGe (best)
Electric range	—	221 mi (best)
Battery capacity	—	58 kWh (best)
240V charge time	—	6.2 hr (best)
Fuel tank	14 gal (best)	—

Performance

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Kia EV3Light
Horsepower	190 hp	201 hp (best)
Torque	179 lb-ft	209 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	1.5 L (best)	—
Cylinders	I4	—

Size & capability

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Kia EV3Light
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	76.5 cu ft (best)	57.4 cu ft
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,472 lbs (best)	4,008 lbs
Ground clearance	7.8 in (best)	5.9 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in (best)	105.5 in
Length	184.8 in (best)	169.3 in
Width	73.5 in (best)	72.8 in
Height	66.2 in (best)	62 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Kia EV3Light
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Honda CR-V	Kia EV3
1	LX $31,520 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Light $29,890 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LX $33,020 MSRP	Wind $34,990 MSRP
3	EX $33,550 MSRP	Wind $38,690 MSRP
4	EX $35,050 MSRP	Land $38,490 MSRP
5	EX-L $35,800 MSRP	Land $41,690 MSRP
6	EX-L $37,300 MSRP	GT-Line $43,490 MSRP
7	Sport Hybrid $36,030 MSRP	GT $45,890 MSRP
8	Sport Hybrid $37,530 MSRP	—
9	Sport-L Hybrid $39,125 MSRP	—
10	Sport-L Hybrid $40,625 MSRP	—
11	TrailSport Hybrid $39,200 MSRP	—
12	Sport Touring Hybrid $42,950 MSRP	—

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