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Kia Sportage vs Honda CR-V Comparison
Kia Sportage
Honda CR-V
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2025 Kia
Sportage
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2025 Honda
CR-V
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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8.1
7.9
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Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Based on the Honda CR-V VTi L7 (2WD) 7 SEATS
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Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
52L - 54L
255 to 437 km
57L
314 to 439 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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8 year
warranty
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MSRP
$32,995 - $55,420
$39,497 - $57,400
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CarExpert's Take
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp purchase and service pricing
- Remains a practical and refined SUV
- User-friendly ergonomics and tech
Misses
- Third row is quite small, quirky boot setup
- Lacks AWD option compared to rivals
- Four-star ANCAP safety rating
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
8.1
2025 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
7.9
2025 Honda CR-V VTi L7 review
The availability of seven seats in the Honda CR-V is a somewhat unique drawcard alongside other medium SUVs, but is the L7 the one to get?
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1498 - 1993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 169kW | 135kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 500 - 6200 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 240Nm - 335Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 1700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
