Honda CR-V vs Kia Sportage
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CR-V and the Kia Sportage as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. and KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary). Last verified .
Photo: Honda Cars Philippines, via hondaphil.com.
Honda CR-V
1.5 V Turbo HuNT CVT variant
- SRP
- ₱2,358,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱41,034
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia Sportage
EX variant
- SRP
- ₱1,978,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱34,421
How they differ
- The Kia Sportage is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,978,000, which is ₱380,000 (16%) below the Honda CR-V at ₱2,358,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Sportage is estimated at ₱34,421 a month against ₱41,034 for the CR-V, a difference of ₱6,613 a month.
- The Sportage makes more power (235 PS against 190 PS for the CR-V).
- The Sportage has more torque (367 Nm against 240 Nm for the CR-V).
- The Sportage has the larger engine (1,598 cc against 1,498 cc for the CR-V).
- The CR-V sits higher off the ground (198 mm against 181 mm for the Sportage).
- The CR-V seats 7, the Sportage seats 5.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CR-V1.5 V Turbo HuNT CVT, ₱2,358,000 | Kia SportageEX, ₱1,978,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | DOHC DI VTEC Turbo 4-cylinder, 16-valve | 1.6L turbo gasoline hybrid (Gamma II 1.6 T-GDI with permanent magnet synchronous motor) |
| Displacement (differs) | 1498 cc | 1598 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 190 PS | 235 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6000 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 240 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 1,700-5,000 | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 4 | n/a |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | n/a | 1.49 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | Lithium-ion |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Front-wheel drive | FWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4691 mm | 4660 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1866 mm | 1865 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1681 mm | 1665 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2701 mm | n/a |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 198 mm | 181 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1671 kg | n/a |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.5 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 57 L | n/a |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 150 L | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | MacPherson Strut | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Multi-Link | n/a |
| Front brake (differs) | 17" Ventilated Discs | n/a |
| Rear brake (differs) | 17" Solid Discs | n/a |
| Tyres (differs) | 235/60R18 103H | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | 18 x 7.5J Silver Aluminum Alloy | 18" alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | ABS |
| Airbags (differs) | 8 | 6 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Honda SENSING: adaptive cruise control, low-speed follow, collision mitigation braking, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning | Cruise control, front and rear parking distance warning, rear view monitor |
| Stability control (differs) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Electronic Stability Control with hill-start assist and downhill brake control |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 9-inch Touchscreen Audio | 12.3" touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 10.2-inch Full Digital Display | 12.3" digital cluster |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | Projection LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | Smart Entry | Smart key with push-button start |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 5 years or 160,000 km (private use) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



