Honda CR-V vs Kia Sorento
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Kia Sorento
Overview
| Spec | Honda CR-VLX | Kia SorentoLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | LX |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda CR-VLX | Kia SorentoLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,920 (best) | $32,190 |
| Lowest listing price | $6,468 (best) | $7,101 |
| Median listing price | $25,586 (best) | $36,388 |
| Highest listing price | $39,504 (best) | $51,210 |
| For sale now | 269 | 1,448 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda CR-VLX | Kia SorentoLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| City MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 31 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal | 17.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Honda CR-VLX | Kia SorentoLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 191 hp (best) |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda CR-VLX | Kia SorentoLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 76.5 cu ft (best) | 75.5 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,472 lbs (best) | 3,814 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in (best) | 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.8 in (best) |
| Length | 184.8 in | 189.6 in (best) |
| Width | 73.5 in | 74.8 in (best) |
| Height | 66.2 in | 66.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda CR-VLX | Kia SorentoLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 2 |
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 Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $30,920 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $32,190 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LX $32,420 MSRP | S $35,090 MSRP |
| 3 | EX $33,150 MSRP | S $37,090 MSRP |
| 4 | EX $34,650 MSRP | EX $38,290 MSRP |
| 5 | EX-L $35,400 MSRP | EX $39,790 MSRP |
| 6 | EX-L $36,900 MSRP | EX $38,890 MSRP |
| 7 | Sport Hybrid $35,630 MSRP | EX $40,690 MSRP |
| 8 | Sport Hybrid $37,130 MSRP | SX $42,090 MSRP |
| 9 | Sport-L Hybrid $38,725 MSRP | X-Line EX $42,590 MSRP |
| 10 | Sport-L Hybrid $40,225 MSRP | X-Line SX $43,890 MSRP |
| 11 | TrailSport Hybrid $38,800 MSRP | X-Line SX Prestige $46,590 MSRP |
| 12 | Sport Touring Hybrid $42,250 MSRP | X-Line SX Prestige $47,190 MSRP |
| 13 | CR-V e:FCEV SUV $50,000 MSRP | X-Line SX Prestige $53,490 MSRP |
| 14 | — | X-Pro SX Prestige $47,590 MSRP |
| 15 | — | EX $48,290 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Honda CR-V vs Kia Sorento FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2026 Kia Sorento?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda CR-V vs 2026 Kia Sorento on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2026 Kia Sorento?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Honda CR-V starts lower at $30,920. Live Honda CR-V listings start at $6,468. Live Kia Sorento listings start at $7,101.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2026 Kia Sorento?
- The 2026 Honda CR-V leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (30,920).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2026 Kia Sorento?
- The 2026 Honda CR-V leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (40).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2026 Kia Sorento?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2026 Kia Sorento?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on horsepower in this comparison (281).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2026 Kia Sorento?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Honda CR-V or 2026 Kia Sorento?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda CR-V vs 2026 Kia Sorento?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda CR-V (5/5 NHTSA overall); Kia Sorento (5/5 NHTSA overall).