Honda CR-V vs Kia Sportage

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

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2026 Honda CR-V

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2026 Kia Sportage

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Overview

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Kia SportageLX
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 shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Kia SportageLX
MSRP	$30,920	$28,690 (best)
Lowest listing price	$15,021 (best)	—
Median listing price	$35,338 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$38,927 (best)	—
For sale now	12 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Kia SportageLX
Combined MPG	30 MPG (best)	28 MPG
City MPG	28 MPG (best)	25 MPG
Highway MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG
Fuel tank	14 gal	14.3 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Kia SportageLX
Horsepower	190 hp (best)	187 hp
Torque	179 lb-ft (best)	178 lb-ft
Engine size	1.5 L	2.5 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Kia SportageLX
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	76.5 cu ft (best)	74.1 cu ft
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight	3,472 lbs (best)	3,697 lbs
Ground clearance	7.8 in (best)	7.1 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in	108.5 in (best)
Length	184.8 in (best)	184.4 in
Width	73.5 in (best)	73.4 in
Height	66.2 in (best)	65.4 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda CR-VLX	Kia SportageLX
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
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	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 Sportage
1	LX $30,920 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LX $28,690 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LX $32,420 MSRP	LX $30,490 MSRP
3	EX $33,150 MSRP	LX $30,290 MSRP
4	EX $34,650 MSRP	EX $30,490 MSRP
5	EX-L $35,400 MSRP	EX $32,290 MSRP
6	EX-L $36,900 MSRP	S $32,590 MSRP
7	Sport Hybrid $35,630 MSRP	X-Line $32,990 MSRP
8	Sport Hybrid $37,130 MSRP	EX $33,590 MSRP
9	Sport-L Hybrid $38,725 MSRP	SX $34,290 MSRP
10	Sport-L Hybrid $40,225 MSRP	X-Line $35,490 MSRP
11	TrailSport Hybrid $38,800 MSRP	SX-Prestige $36,290 MSRP
12	Sport Touring Hybrid $42,250 MSRP	SX-Prestige $38,090 MSRP
13	CR-V e:FCEV SUV $50,000 MSRP	SX-Prestige $40,390 MSRP
14	—	X-Pro Prestige $39,590 MSRP
15	—	X-Line $40,490 MSRP
16	—	X-Line Prestige $47,190 MSRP

Trim

Honda CR-V

Kia Sportage

$30,920 MSRP(Currently comparing)

$28,690 MSRP(Currently comparing)

$32,420 MSRP

$30,490 MSRP

$33,150 MSRP

$30,290 MSRP

$34,650 MSRP

$30,490 MSRP

EX-L

$35,400 MSRP

$32,290 MSRP

EX-L

$36,900 MSRP

$32,590 MSRP

Sport Hybrid

$35,630 MSRP

X-Line

$32,990 MSRP

Sport Hybrid

$37,130 MSRP

$33,590 MSRP

Sport-L Hybrid

$38,725 MSRP

$34,290 MSRP

Sport-L Hybrid

$40,225 MSRP

X-Line

$35,490 MSRP

TrailSport Hybrid

$38,800 MSRP

SX-Prestige

$36,290 MSRP

Sport Touring Hybrid

$42,250 MSRP

SX-Prestige

$38,090 MSRP

CR-V e:FCEV SUV

$50,000 MSRP

SX-Prestige

$40,390 MSRP

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X-Pro Prestige

$39,590 MSRP

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X-Line

$40,490 MSRP

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X-Line Prestige

$47,190 MSRP

Live inventory

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