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#HondaCR-V
#KiaSportage
#CoupleCarComparison
This is a Motormouth couple car comparison of the all-new Honda CR-V compact SUV versus the new Kia Sportage compact crossover. The CR-V has a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder matched to a CVT, 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque.
The Kia Sportage a 2.5L 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. FWD and AWD options are available on both vehicles.
The Honda and Kia are very close in size offering similar front and second row legroom and cargo space behind the second row. Overall cargo space goes to the CR-V, it offers 76.5 cubic feet or almost 2200 litres, the Kia 74.1 cubic feet or almost 2100 litres.
The interior of the CR-V is modern, open, and quieter than the outgoing model. This new Honda has the most cabin and cargo space in CR-V history. The new seats are very comfortable and are designed to reduce fatigue over long drives.
The base trim comes with a 7” digital driver display, 7” touchscreen, available 9”, wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto, available wireless, heated front seats, manual driver and passenger seats and cloth upholstery. In the US, the base trim also comes with the moonroof and a power driver’s seat.
The Sportage interior has a driver-focused cockpit with an available dual 12.3” panoramic curved display connecting two screens. Standard features include an 8” touchscreen, a 4.2” driver display, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, wired on the larger touchscreen, cloth heated front seats and a manual driver and passenger seat.
Features the CR-V gas model is missing that the Sportage has are ventilated front seats, navigation, a panoramic sunroof and a 360 camera.
The CR-V gets 9.1L/100 km, 27 MPG city and 7.6L/100 km, 32 MPG highway. The Sportage 10.4L/100km, 23 MPG city and 8.5L/100 km, 28 MPG highway.
The CR-V FWD model starts at $34,790 CAD/$31,110 USD, AWD $37,590 CAD/$32,610 USD, EX-L FWD $33,760 USD and EX-L $43,390 CAD/$35,260 USD.
The Sportage FWD model starts at $28,595 CAD/$25,990 USD, AWD $30,595
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