Honda CR-V vs Kia Sportage

The Honda CR-V starts from $40,850 before on-road costs, while the Kia Sportage opens at $38,490. That makes the Kia Sportage the more affordable entry point by $2,360.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $44,935 and $42,339 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda CR-V by roughly $1,000 in fuel alone.

The Kia Sportage holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Honda CR-V. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Honda CR-V and 87% for the Kia Sportage.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Honda CR-V, against 5 on the Kia Sportage.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 11 in the Honda CR-V and 7 in the Kia Sportage.

The Honda CR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Kia Sportage gets a 12.3-inch display and 4-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda CR-V stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Kia Sportage. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda CR-V gets leather upholstery while the Kia Sportage offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Honda CR-V and 1-zone in the Kia Sportage.

The Honda CR-V uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout.

The Kia Sportage responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 192Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The Honda CR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 115kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda CR-V measures 4,704mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 19mm longer than the Kia Sportage at 4,685mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sportage generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 589L in the Honda CR-V and 543L in the Kia Sportage, giving the Honda CR-V a 46L advantage.

For towing, the Kia Sportage leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 150kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,109/year for the Honda CR-V and $2,309/year for the Kia Sportage. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Honda CR-V.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Honda CR-V) vs $2,309 (Kia Sportage). The Honda CR-V saves you roughly $200 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda CR-V) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sportage). The Kia Sportage has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda CR-V)—.