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Honda CR-V vs Kia Sportage Comparison
Honda CR-V
Kia Sportage
2024 Honda
CR-V
vs
2024 Kia
Sportage
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.3
8.1
0.0
Based on the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS (2WD) 5 SEATS
Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
54L
265 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$35,900 - $59,900
$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refinement
- Fuel economy
- Practical cabin
Misses
- Where are the affordable hybrid options?
- No AWD or seven-seat options
- Missing some luxury features
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
Comparison
Reviews
8.3
2024 Honda CR-V e:HEV RS review
With the new CR-V, Honda Australia is finally offering a hybrid option. Does it have what it takes to take on the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
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William Stopford
8.1
2024 Kia Sportage GT-Line Hybrid review
Is the new Kia Sportage GT-Line Hybrid family SUV a better choice than a Toyota RAV4? You’ll need to read this review to find out!
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Matt Campbell
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1997 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 113kW - 140kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 189Nm - 335Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 13.9 | 10.5 - 16 | |
